US Bridges

US 60 over Tackett Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CR 60/14 · Structure no. 00000000020A686

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Tackett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 60 over Tackett Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesTackett Creek
Location0.05 MI W of CR 60/14
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39685, -81.85938
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Tackett Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Tackett 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Tackett Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Tackett Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 60 over Tackett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.