US Bridges

C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run

PoorPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 2.05 MI E. JCT CR 21/3 · Structure no. 00000000038A105

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC R 27/3
CrossesIsland Lick Run
Location2.05 MI E. JCT CR 21/3
RouteCounty Highway 2703
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.11846, -80.15853
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic107 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C R 27/3 over Island Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.