US Bridges

County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi.W.Of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000043A074

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22/3
CrossesSouth Fork Hughes River
Location0.01 Mi.W.Of CR 22
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16687, -80.89481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/3 over South Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.