US Bridges

County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole

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Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.16 Miles N of CR 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000030A264

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/5
CrossesWestfork of Twelvepole
Location0.16 Miles N of CR 3/11
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.9219, -82.25464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole carry?

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

How long is County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/5 over Westfork of Twelvepole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.