US Bridges

County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek

Poor

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CO 3/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.03 MI E of CO 3/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22328, -79.86452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$388,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.