US Bridges

C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. N. CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000038A045

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 12/1
CrossesSitlington Creek
Location0.11 Mi. N. CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35918, -79.92433
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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 C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek built?

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

What condition is C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 12/1 over Sitlington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.