US Bridges

County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 1.94 Mi. N. of C.R. 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A270

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 3/5
CrossesWest Fork of Twelvepole
Location1.94 Mi. N. of C.R. 3/1
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.94289, -82.30429
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 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 West Fork of Twelvepole built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/5 over West Fork 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 January 2024.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 3/5 over West Fork of Twelvepole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.