US Bridges

Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 61/12 · Structure no. 00000000020A566

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,951 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 601 Nbl
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 61/12
RouteState Highway 601
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35468, -81.71252
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2022)
Projected traffic9,951 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 601 Nbl 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 December 2023.

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

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 601 Nbl over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.