Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI South CO Rt 3/5 · Structure no. 00000000039A005
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 3 over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.