US Bridges

County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. Jct. CO 40/1 · Structure no. 00000000049A148

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty 38/3
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.01 Mi. N. Jct. CO 40/1
RouteCounty Highway 383
Coordinates38.81972, -80.33782
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County 38/3 over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.