US Bridges

Wv 612 over Paint Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles West of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000010A324

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 612 over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 612 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,052 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesWv 612
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.01 Miles West of CR 15
RouteState Highway 612
Coordinates37.9752, -81.28356
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic2,052 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 Wv 612 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 612 over Paint 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 612 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 612 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 612 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.