12th Street over Fourpole Creek
PoorPosted for loadCabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wash. Blvd · Structure no. 00000000006A902
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
12th Street over Fourpole Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 12th Street over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12th Street over Fourpole Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is 12th Street over Fourpole 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 2023.
How much traffic does 12th Street over Fourpole Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 12th Street over Fourpole Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 12th Street over Fourpole Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.