US Bridges

County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 3/4 · Structure no. 00000000049A139

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3 Sls
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 MI E CO 3/4
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00557, -80.14235
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic715 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 Sls over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.