US Bridges

County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI E of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A175

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60/19
CrossesCarroll Branch
Location0.34 MI E of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6019
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20737, -81.49826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic328 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60/19 over Carroll Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.