US Bridges

County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile S of CO 34/2 · Structure no. 00000000050A238

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36/3
CrossesLeft Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.01 Mile S of CO 34/2
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09079, -82.50648
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic462 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36/3 over Left Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.