US Bridges

County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mile North of CO 3 · Structure no. 00000000023A380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/43
CrossesSmokehouse Fork
Location0.16 Mile North of CO 3
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97163, -82.12557
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/43 over Smokehouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.