US Bridges

County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI W of CO 22/4 · Structure no. 00000000049A143

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22/3
CrossesGrassy Run
Location0.19 MI W of CO 22/4
RouteCounty Highway 2203
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90276, -80.19808
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22/3 over Grassy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22/3 over Grassy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.