US Bridges

County Route 12 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.61 Mile South of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000003A057

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Laurel Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Route 12 over Laurel Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.61 Mile South of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06943, -81.64463
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Laurel Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.