US Bridges

Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek

FairPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.51 MI E of CR 3/13 · Structure no. 00000000041A022

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 3
CrossesSandlick Creek
Location0.51 MI E of CR 3/13
RouteState Highway 300
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80659, -81.34087
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2020)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek 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 Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 3 over Sandlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.