Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 3/7 · Structure no. 00000000046A007
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor CO RTE 3/5 over Hustead Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.