US Bridges

Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 250/6 · Structure no. 00000000046A008

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor Co. Rt 3/7
CrossesPlummer Run
Location0.05 MI South CO Rt 250/6
RouteCounty Highway 307
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36911, -80.15728
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$518,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Co. Rt 3/7 over Plummer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.