US Bridges

CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI North of CR 3/6 · Structure no. 00000000030A005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3
CrossesRockhouse Branch
Location0.56 MI North of CR 3/6
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83093, -82.22731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks6%
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$750,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over Rockhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.