County Route 12/4 over War Creek
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mile S of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A307
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12/4 over War Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 12/4 over War Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County Route 12/4 over War Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 12/4 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 12/4 over War Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 12/4 over War Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12/4 over War Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.