US Bridges

County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South of CO 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000023A305

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.01 Mi. South of CO 19/3
RouteCounty Highway 300
Coordinates37.98432, -82.1525
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 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 County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.