Wv 612 over Mossy Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.14 Miles E. of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000010A036
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 612 over Mossy Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 612 over Mossy Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 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 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 612 over Mossy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.