US Bridges

County Route 3/1 over Big Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mile North of CR 3/3 · Structure no. 00000000054A164

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/1 over Big Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 3/1 over Big Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/1
CrossesBig Run
Location0.20 Mile North of CR 3/3
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36684, -81.45332
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 3/1 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/1 over Big 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 3/1 over Big Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 3/1 over Big Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/1 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.