CR 12 over Howards Lick Run
PoorPosted for loadHardy County, West Virginia · 0.48 MI S of CR 14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A031
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 12 over Howards Lick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 over Howards Lick Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 12 over Howards Lick Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 12 over Howards Lick Run 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 CR 12 over Howards Lick Run carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 12 over Howards Lick Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 12 over Howards Lick Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.