US Bridges

C0 12 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000023A059

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 12 over Mill Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C0 12 over Mill Creek in Logan 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesC0 12
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates37.93058, -81.97994
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C0 12 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is C0 12 over Mill 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 C0 12 over Mill Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C0 12 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C0 12 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.