US Bridges

Wv 3 over Joes Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CR 3/3 · Structure no. 00000000003A018

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Joes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Joes Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.03 MI E of CR 3/3
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.12968, -81.61594
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Joes 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Joes Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.