US Bridges

Wv 12 over Mill Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.83 Miles N. of CR 54/3 · Structure no. 00000000013A191

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 12 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesWv 12
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.83 Miles N. of CR 54/3
RouteState Highway 1200
Coordinates37.78265, -80.59251
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
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 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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 12 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 12 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Wv 12 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.