County Route 12 over Bloody Run
PoorGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000011A032
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12 over Bloody Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12 over Bloody Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 12 over Bloody Run built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 12 over Bloody Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 12 over Bloody Run carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Route 12 over Bloody Run?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12 over Bloody Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.