US Bridges

Wv 61 over Rush Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S. of CR 23/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A552

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 61 over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Rush Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 61
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.04 Mi. S. of CR 23/12
RouteState Highway 61
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.2617, -81.57399
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 61 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 61 over Rush 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 61 over Rush Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 61 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 61 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.