US Bridges

County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles E. of Wv 129 · Structure no. 00000000034A093

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 129/3
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.04 Miles E. of Wv 129
RouteCounty Highway 12903
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25418, -80.97918
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 129/3 over Laurel 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 129/3 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.