US Bridges

County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.13 Miles E of C R 3/12 · Structure no. 00000000030A269

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/2
CrossesWest Fork Twelvepole Ck
Location0.13 Miles E of C R 3/12
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87171, -82.17234
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic945 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 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/2 over West Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/2 over West Fork Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.