US Bridges

CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mi. South of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A224

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 3/5
CrossesWest Fk Twelvepole Ck
Location0.22 Mi. South of CR 3/1
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93287, -82.26916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.