US Bridges

County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000034A104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 3/2
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates38.40105, -80.67167
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 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 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/2 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.