US Bridges

County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv.

Poor

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 12 · Structure no. 00000000014A023

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv. in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12/3
CrossesS. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv.
Location0.01 Mi. W. of Cr. 12
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.25022, -78.7008
Functional classRural Local

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic86 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12/3 over S. Fork Ltl.Cacapon Rv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.