US Bridges

County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles E. of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000034A119

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22/3
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.04 Miles E. of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 2203
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25356, -81.0435
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 22/3 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/3 over Peters 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/3 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.