US Bridges

CO 12 over Island Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000022A047

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 12 over Island Creek is a steel culvert carrying CO 12 over Island Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 12
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.04 MI North of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31192, -81.8439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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$135,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 12 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 12 over Island 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO 12 over Island Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO 12 over Island Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m).

Who owns CO 12 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.