US Bridges

County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck

Poor

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles East of C R 1 · Structure no. 00000000030A259

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 1/6
CrossesEast Fk of Twelvepole Ck
Location0.01 Miles East of C R 1
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates37.92291, -82.18586
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/6 over East Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.