Wv 12 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles South of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000032A022
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 361 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 968
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 12 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 12 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 968 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2039. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 12 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 12 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 12 over Indian Creek carry?
About 968 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 12 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 12 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.