US Bridges

County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.86 M North of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000044A003

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk in Roane 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesMiddle Fork of Reedy Crk
Location0.86 M North of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83692, -81.45961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk built?

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

What condition is County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Middle Fork of Reedy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.