CO 3/4 over Horse Creek
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 1.40 Mi. East of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A034
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 3/4 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CO 3/4 over Horse Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 3/4 over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 3/4 over Horse Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 3/4 over Horse Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 3/4 over Horse Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 3/4 over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.