County Route 12/10 over War Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 12/4 · Structure no. 00000000024A260
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12/10 over War Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 12/10 over War 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 12/10 over War Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 12/10 over War 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 12/10 over War Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 12/10 over War Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12/10 over War Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.