US Bridges

CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.21 Mile N of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000020A790

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Route 60/15
CrossesSimmons Creek
Location1.21 Mile N of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 6015
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24911, -81.53268
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic327 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO Route 60/15 over Simmons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.