US Bridges

County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of CO 7/6 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A115

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3 Sls
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.13 MI N of CO 7/6 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01519, -80.88552
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 Sls over Sinking 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 Sls over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.