County Route 3/79 over Mud River
GoodLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles South of W V 3 · Structure no. 00000000022A146
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3/79 over Mud River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/79 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 3/79 over Mud River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3/79 over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 3/79 over Mud River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3/79 over Mud River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3/79 over Mud River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.