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County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 1.52 MI S of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000043A191

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road in Ritchie 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesWv 12 Bunnell Road
Location1.52 MI S of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22912, -81.01367
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road built?

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

What condition is County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 12 over Wv 12 Bunnell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.