US Bridges

Wv 3 over Second Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000032A005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,575
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Second Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 3/11
RouteState Highway 300
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.57679, -80.4212
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2019)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Wv 3 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Second 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Second Creek carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Second Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.