US Bridges

County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI N of CO 17 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A030

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 17/12
CrossesMiddle Fork River
Location0.39 MI N of CO 17 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1712
Coordinates38.96224, -80.06553
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
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 17/12 over Middle Fork River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/12 over Middle Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.