US Bridges

CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.29 Mile West of CR 3/3 · Structure no. 00000000030A177

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCR 3/2
CrossesWest Fk Twelvepole Creek
Location0.29 Mile West of CR 3/3
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates37.86218, -82.16156
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic945 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/2 over West Fk Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.