US Bridges

County Route 12 over Horn Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000011A031

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Horn Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 12 over Horn Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesHorn Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99958, -80.82193
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Horn 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 September 2023.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 12 over Horn Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.