US Bridges

Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. E.Of CR 119/52 · Structure no. 00000000003A189

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 3
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.15 Mi. E.Of CR 119/52
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09785, -81.79167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2042
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 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 Route 3 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 3 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.