US Bridges

CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A172

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,764 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 60/14 Sls
CrossesTackett Creek
Location0.04 MI W of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6014
Coordinates38.39615, -81.85946
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,764 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/14 Sls over Tackett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.