US Bridges

CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI South of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000030A294

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/5
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.28 MI South of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81748, -82.25734
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/5 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.