US Bridges

County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI N of CR 1/11 · Structure no. 00000000008A107

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.53 MI N of CR 1/11
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37755, -81.17214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 12 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.