US Bridges

Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI W of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 307
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.20 MI W of US 19
RouteState Highway 30700
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75097, -81.13297
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,030 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 307 over Little Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns Wv 307 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.