US Bridges

County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek

Good

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.17 Miles S. of Wv 122 · Structure no. 00000000032A097

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2039. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23/3
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.17 Miles S. of Wv 122
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.54475, -80.68795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic276 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23/3 over Indian 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 County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23/3 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.