County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek
PoorFayette County, West Virginia · 0.15 Miles S. of CR 3/5 · Structure no. 00000000010A014
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.