US Bridges

Wv. 601 over Davis Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 61/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A292

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 601 over Davis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 601 over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,902 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 601
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 61/12
RouteState Highway 601
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35469, -81.71258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2022)
Projected traffic19,902 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 601 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Wv. 601 over Davis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv. 601 over Davis Creek carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 601 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 601 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.