US Bridges

CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 1.62 Mile North of CO 3/9 · Structure no. 00000000030A297

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 3/5
CrossesWest Fork 12 Pole Creek
Location1.62 Mile North of CO 3/9
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.91287, -82.25294
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic660 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 3/5 over West Fork 12 Pole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.