County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 3 · Structure no. 00000000051A004
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 3/8 over Left Fork Holly River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.