US Bridges

CR 3/4 over Workman Fork

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR 3/7 · Structure no. 00000000023A290

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/4 over Workman Fork is a steel culvert carrying CR 3/4 over Workman Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/4
CrossesWorkman Fork
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 3/7
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.00033, -82.09848
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 3/4 over Workman Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/4 over Workman Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/4 over Workman Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/4 over Workman Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m).

Who owns CR 3/4 over Workman Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.