County Route 12 over Smith Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.80 MI E of CR 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A727
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12 over Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 12 over Smith Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 12 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 12 over Smith Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 12 over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 12 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.