US Bridges

CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.71 MI S of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000020A004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR.3
CrossesLeft Frk of Falls Creek
Location1.71 MI S of CR 9
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32711, -81.87267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic983 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR.3 over Left Frk of Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.