US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of Wv 112 · Structure no. 00000000028A137
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 474 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,920 by 2042. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek?
The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 460 Eastbound over CO 35 & Fivemile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.