US Bridges

C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 3/5 · Structure no. 00000000053A070

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 3
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 3/5
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.03643, -81.27568
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2039
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 3 over Brushy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 3 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.