US Bridges

County Route 3/3 over Plum Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A011

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/3 over Plum Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 3/3 over Plum Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/3
CrossesPlum Run
Location0.01 Mi. West of CR 3/1
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36413, -81.45348
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic298 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/3 over Plum Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/3 over Plum Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/3 over Plum Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/3 over Plum Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/3 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.