US Bridges

County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI W of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3
CrossesLeft Fork Holly River
Location0.08 MI W of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.64849, -80.39145
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3 over Left Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.