US Bridges

County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000010A107

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23/3
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 2303
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92801, -81.26105
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23/3 over Paint 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23/3 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.