US Bridges

County Route 98/3 over Harts Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT CR 98/7 · Structure no. 00000000026A061

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 98/3 over Harts Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 98/3 over Harts Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 98/3
CrossesHarts Run
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT CR 98/7
RouteCounty Highway 983
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.78121, -80.52113
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 98/3 over Harts Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 98/3 over Harts Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 98/3 over Harts Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 98/3 over Harts Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 98/3 over Harts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.