US Bridges

County Route 22/3 over Middle Fork Hughes River

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 7/18 · Structure no. 00000000043A076

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/3 over Middle Fork Hughes River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 22/3 over Middle Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22/3
CrossesMiddle Fork Hughes River
Location0.01 MI E of CR 7/18
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14864, -80.8408
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/3 over Middle 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 January 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.