US Bridges

County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.66 MI E of CR 3/17 · Structure no. 00000000003A024

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/3
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.66 MI E of CR 3/17
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.12507, -81.60141
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Route 3/3 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/3 over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.