US Bridges

Wv 612 over Mossy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.35 Miles W. of CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A035

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 612 over Mossy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 612 over Mossy Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 612
CrossesMossy Creek
Location0.35 Miles W. of CR 15/1
RouteState Highway 61200
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97524, -81.26153
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 612 over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 612 over Mossy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 612 over Mossy Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 612 over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Wv 612 over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.