US Bridges

Wv 3 over Muddy Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles E. of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A238

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Muddy Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.03 Miles E. of CR 3/1
RouteState Highway 300
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7309, -80.6561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2017)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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 Wv 3 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.