CR 3/2 over George Branch
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of P&f 821 · Structure no. 00000000024A004
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3/2 over George Branch is a wood or timber tee beam carrying CR 3/2 over George Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3/2 over George Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3/2 over George Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 3/2 over George Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 3/2 over George Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3/2 over George Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.