US Bridges

CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. W. of CO 3/3 · Structure no. 00000000041A336

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 3/2
CrossesHazy Creek
Location0.13 Mi. W. of CO 3/3
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88401, -81.5341
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic166 by 2042
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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 3/2 over Hazy 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 CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3/2 over Hazy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.