US Bridges

County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT WV23 · Structure no. 00000000048A076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 60
CrossesMcelroy Creek
Location0.02 Mi. South JCT WV23
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40425, -80.78753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 60 over Mcelroy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 60 over Mcelroy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.