US Bridges

Wv 12 over Mill Creek

Poor

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.72 Miles N. of CR 54/3 · Structure no. 00000000013A190

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,792
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 12 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 12 over Mill Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,792 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesWv 12
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.72 Miles N. of CR 54/3
RouteState Highway 1200
Coordinates37.78068, -80.59274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,792 (2020)
Projected traffic2,294 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 12 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 12 over Mill Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 12 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 12 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 12 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.