US Bridges

County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek

Good

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles W. of CR 24/8 · Structure no. 00000000032A083

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Route 12/1
CrossesKite Creek
Location0.08 Miles W. of CR 24/8
RouteCounty Highway 1201
Coordinates37.40052, -80.80095
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic690 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 12/1 over Kite Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12/1 over Kite 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12/1 over Kite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.