US Bridges

CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000022A009

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 3/6
CrossesMiddle Fk Mud River
Location0.03 MI South of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates38.2691, -82.06573
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/6 over Middle Fk Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.