US Bridges

CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.41 Mile S. of CR 259/3 · Structure no. 00000000016A159

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick is a concrete slab carrying CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 12 (sls)
CrossesHowards Lick
Location0.41 Mile S. of CR 259/3
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87722, -78.87972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic477 by 2040
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 Howards Lick built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 (sls) over Howards Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.