US Bridges

County Route 12 over Mitchell Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI N of CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000001A021

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Mitchell Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 12 over Mitchell Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesMitchell Run
Location0.27 MI N of CO 8
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21433, -79.99758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic224 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 12 over Mitchell Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Mitchell Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Mitchell Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Mitchell Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Mitchell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.