US Bridges

US 60 over Twelvepole Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.65 Mile West of CR 60/5 · Structure no. 00000000050A192

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Twelvepole Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.65 Mile West of CR 60/5
RouteU.S. Route 6000
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39634, -82.5415
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 60 over Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Twelvepole 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.