US Bridges

CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.59 Mile North of CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A239

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3/5
CrossesWest Fk Twelvepole Ck
Location0.59 Mile North of CR 3/1
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93533, -82.284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3/5 over West Fk Twelvepole Ck 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 May 2024.

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

About 300 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 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.