Wv 61 over Fields Creek
GoodKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mil N. of CR 771 · Structure no. 00000000020A817
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 61 over Fields Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 61 over Fields Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 61 over Fields Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 61 over Fields Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 61 over Fields Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 61 over Fields Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 61 over Fields Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.