US Bridges

County Route 3 over Mckim Creek

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. W. of Cr. 28 · Structure no. 00000000037A008

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Mckim Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3 over Mckim Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2039. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesMckim Creek
Location0.12 Mi. W. of Cr. 28
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39086, -81.13309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic644 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over Mckim Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over Mckim 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Mckim Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Mckim Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Mckim Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.