CR 12 over Cow Creek
PoorPleasants County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000037A016
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 12 over Cow Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 12 over Cow Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 12 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CR 12 over Cow 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CR 12 over Cow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is CR 12 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 12 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.