US Bridges

Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.20 MI E of CR 119/22 · Structure no. 00000000003A090

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesDrawdy Creek
Location3.20 MI E of CR 119/22
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13377, -81.68851
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
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$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Drawdy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.