Ky 3 over Tug Fork River
FairPosted for loadWayne County, West Virginia · Ky State Line · Structure no. 00000000050A172
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,226 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,364
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 3 over Tug Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3 over Tug Fork River in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,364 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,952 by 2032. The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 3 over Tug Fork River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 3 over Tug Fork River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 3 over Tug Fork River carry?
About 9,364 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ky 3 over Tug Fork River?
The structure is 1,226 ft (373.7 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 3 over Tug Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.