US Bridges

CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.88 MI N of CR 15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000027A022

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 12/7 Sls
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location0.88 MI N of CR 15 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90102, -82.03843
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic124 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12/7 Sls over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.