US Bridges

County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000010A208

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/12
CrossesSmithers Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20249, -81.27722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 2/12 over Smithers Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/12 over Smithers 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/12 over Smithers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.