US Bridges

Wv 12 over Fitz Run

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.53 Miles S. of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000032A021

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 12 over Fitz Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 12 over Fitz Run in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 12
CrossesFitz Run
Location0.53 Miles S. of CR 27
RouteState Highway 1200
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50616, -80.76484
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2020)
Projected traffic1,348 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$832,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 12 over Fitz Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 12 over Fitz Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 12 over Fitz Run carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 12 over Fitz Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 12 over Fitz Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.