US Bridges

CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 12/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A079

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCR 12 Sls
CrossesS Fork Little Cacapon R
Location0.01 MI N of CR 12/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates39.28517, -78.67978
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic417 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 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 CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 Sls over S Fork Little Cacapon R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.