US Bridges

CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile North of CR 2/3 · Structure no. 00000000030A225

Built
2000
25 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 2000, so it is 25 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 6 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 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3/5
CrossesWest Fk Twelvepole Ck
Location0.07 Mile North of CR 2/3
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92606, -82.26672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 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 width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed32.9 mi (53 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 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.