US Bridges

County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of CR 12/4 · Structure no. 00000000045A009

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/21
CrossesMadams Creek
Location0.01 Miles W. of CR 12/4
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67511, -80.93031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,071 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns County Route 3/21 over Madams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.