US Bridges

Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000003A202

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
Location0.02 MI E of CR 14
RouteState Highway 300
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06307, -81.57196
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Whiteoak 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.