US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.51 MI East CO Rt 92/18 · Structure no. 00000000039A232

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesDodd CO Rt 74/3
CrossesBranch of Sandy Creek
Location0.51 MI East CO Rt 92/18
RouteCounty Highway 7403
Coordinates39.27828, -79.85047
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 74/3 over Branch of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.