US Bridges

CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI S of CR 259/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 12 F
CrossesHoward Lick Run
Location0.14 MI S of CR 259/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87806, -78.88465
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic583 by 2043
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 F over Howard Lick Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 F over Howard Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.