US Bridges

CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 2.26 MI North of CR 3/5 · Structure no. 00000000030A156

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesCR 3/1
CrossesEast Fk of Twelvepole CR
Location2.26 MI North of CR 3/5
RouteCounty Highway 301
Coordinates37.9571, -82.25473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/1 over East Fk of Twelvepole CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.