US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North Pre 45/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A217

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run is a steel truss - thru carrying Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 7/12
CrossesDaugherty Run
Location0.02 MI North Pre 45/3
RouteCounty Highway 712
Coordinates39.48845, -79.63297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic705 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run carry?

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

How long is Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 7/12 over Daugherty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.