CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A079
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 12/3 over Barrenshe 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 12/3 over Barrenshe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.