US Bridges

County Route 3/5 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 1.03 MI South of CR 3/11 · Structure no. 00000000030A288

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 3/5 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 3/5 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 3/5
CrossesWest Fk of Twelvepole Ck
Location1.03 MI South of CR 3/11
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates37.90962, -82.24858
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 West Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 3/5 over West Fk of 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.