US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South CO Rt 73/12 · Structure no. 00000000046A010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 3/16
CrossesHustead Fork
Location0.17 MI South CO Rt 73/12
RouteCounty Highway 316
Coordinates39.39333, -80.1936
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic55 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 3/16 over Hustead Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.