US Bridges

County Route 12 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.100 Mi. W. of Cr. 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000038A019

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Greenbrier River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 12 over Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.100 Mi. W. of Cr. 12/1
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35792, -79.92731
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 12 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Greenbrier River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 12 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.