US Bridges

CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI East of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000050A136

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60/4
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.10 MI East of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 6004
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39113, -82.55691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/4 over Twelvepole 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/4 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.