US Bridges

County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk

PoorPosted for load

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 18/4 · Structure no. 00000000043A167

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/3
CrossesMyers Fork of Goose Crk
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 18/4
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21316, -81.25684
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 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$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/3 over Myers Fork of Goose Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.