US Bridges

County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.52 Miles N. of CR 3/5 · Structure no. 00000000010A015

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
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 1990, so it is 35 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/3
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.52 Miles N. of CR 3/5
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19829, -81.03966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/3 over Laurel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/3 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.