US Bridges

County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of CR.3 · Structure no. 00000000018A013

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/6
CrossesStraight Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of CR.3
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94809, -81.68596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/6 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.