Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek
FairPosted for loadBoone County, West Virginia · 1.03 MI W of CR 3/7 · Structure no. 00000000003A010
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv. 003 over Big Horse 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv. 003 over Big Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.