US Bridges

County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile South of W V 3 · Structure no. 00000000022A143

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 3/10
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.11 Mile South of W V 3
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates38.16028, -81.89655
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/10 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.