US Bridges

Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI E of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000041A018

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 3
CrossesLittle Marsh Fork
Location0.07 MI E of CR 3/1
RouteState Highway 300
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95667, -81.53574
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
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 Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 3 over Little Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.