County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. N. Cr. 71/12 · Structure no. 00000000028A041
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is County Route 12/7 over Rich 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.