US Bridges

US 60 over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI E of Wv 601 · Structure no. 00000000020A339

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,592 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.14 MI E of Wv 601
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates38.36113, -81.71528
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2018)
Projected traffic16,592 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Davis Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Davis Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.