US Bridges

County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mile East of CR 33/3 · Structure no. 00000000018A225

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesCrooked Fork of Sandy Ck
Location0.60 Mile East of CR 33/3
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90486, -81.71277
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic508 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Crooked Fork of Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.