US Bridges

CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A319

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 3/2
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.03 MI West of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88404, -81.53314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic166 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 3/2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3/2 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.