US Bridges

US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.26 MI E of I-77 · Structure no. 00000000020A345

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 8,383 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,802 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 60 Wbl
CrossesCampbells Creek
Location0.26 MI E of I-77
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates38.31719, -81.56166
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,383 (2023)
Projected traffic8,802 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 Wbl over Campbells 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek carry?

About 8,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 Wbl over Campbells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.