US Bridges

County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N. of CR 60/22 · Structure no. 00000000013A124

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40/3
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location0.02 Miles N. of CR 60/22
RouteCounty Highway 4003
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84716, -80.50169
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40/3 over Milligan 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40/3 over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.