US Bridges

County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile South of Wv 31 · Structure no. 00000000054A180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/13
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.03 Mile South of Wv 31
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30092, -81.4021
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/13 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.