US Bridges

Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CR 1/2 · Structure no. 00000000003A176

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesDrawdy Creek
Location0.03 MI E of CR 1/2
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13617, -81.68201
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Drawdy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.