US Bridges

CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A044

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/33
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.20 MI S of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 333
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83644, -81.44381
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/33 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.