US Bridges

County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · .01 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A099

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Rt 3
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location.01 MI E of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates38.65335, -80.3812
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic159 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Rt 3 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 3 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.