US Bridges

County Route 12/7 over Leading Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CO 12 · Structure no. 00000000011A132

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12/7 over Leading Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 12/7 over Leading Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12/7
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.01 MI S CO 12
RouteCounty Highway 1207
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98114, -80.83441
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 12/7 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12/7 over Leading 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 12/7 over Leading Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12/7 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12/7 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.