US Bridges

CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI South of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000030A012

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3/5
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.39 MI South of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81677, -82.25903
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$104,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.