US Bridges

CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East of CR 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A035

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 12
CrossesRight Fk Ninemile Ck
Location0.04 MI East of CR 12/1
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49812, -82.2628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 over Right Fk Ninemile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.