US Bridges

Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 41/3 · Structure no. 00000000041A180

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesWv Rt 61
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CR 41/3
RouteState Highway 6100
Coordinates37.87447, -81.1407
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 61 over Mill 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Wv Rt 61 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.