US Bridges

Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CR 61/11 · Structure no. 00000000020A177

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,066 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesWv 61
CrossesMorris Ck & Private RD
Location0.10 MI S of CR 61/11
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates38.18011, -81.33495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,066 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Morris Ck & Private RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.