US Bridges

Wv 3 over Mud River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI East of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000022A001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesMud River
Location0.11 MI East of CR 1
RouteState Highway 300
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.28161, -82.07951
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 3 over Mud River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Mud River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Mud River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Mud River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.