US Bridges

Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A093

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3 & Wv 94
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 3
RouteState Highway 94
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.14285, -81.65894
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short 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 & Wv 94 over Short Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Wv 3 & Wv 94 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.