County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadBarbour County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CO 12 · Structure no. 00000000001A022
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12/3 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.