US Bridges

CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile South of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000022A118

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 3/7
CrossesMiddle Fork of Mud River
Location0.02 Mile South of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates38.24178, -82.01444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
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 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/7 over Middle Fork of Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.