US Bridges

CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S JCT CO 3 · Structure no. 00000000051A003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO 3/4 (sls)
CrossesLeft Fork of Holly River
Location0.01 MI S JCT CO 3
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates38.68876, -80.43336
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of 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 2023.

How much traffic does CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3/4 (sls) over Left Fork of Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.