US Bridges

CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI S of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A027

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/7
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location0.41 MI S of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.15005, -81.86102
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
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$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/7 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/7 over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.