US Bridges

County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.81 MI S of CR 3/3 · Structure no. 00000000024A022

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 78 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/2
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.81 MI S of CR 3/3
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.45828, -81.88142
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 3/2 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/2 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.