Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River
FairLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI West of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000022A002
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Middle Fork 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 3 over Middle Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 3 over Middle Fork Mud River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.