US Bridges

County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.0 Mile S of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000040A140

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 60/1
CrossesIndian Fork
Location0.0 Mile S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates38.41749, -82.04857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Route 60/1 over Indian Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.