US Bridges

County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile W of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A293

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/29
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.01 Mile W of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95553, -81.53802
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/29 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/29 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.