US Bridges

Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 3/7 · Structure no. 00000000003A011

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location0.01 MI W of CR 3/7
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.15515, -81.86005
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Little 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.