US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run

PoorPosted for load

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI West CO Rt 7/33 · Structure no. 00000000039A010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 3/12
CrossesDaugherty Run
Location0.19 MI West CO Rt 7/33
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates39.49817, -79.5808
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 3/12 over Daugherty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.