US Bridges

Wv 61 over Lick Branch

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.37 MI N of CR 60/63 · Structure no. 00000000020A531

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Lick Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 61 over Lick Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,194 by 2023. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesWv 61
CrossesLick Branch
Location1.37 MI N of CR 60/63
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates38.33409, -81.62233
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,194 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Lick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Lick Branch carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Wv 61 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.