Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek
PoorSummers County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles S. of CR 21/2 · Structure no. 00000000045A024
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 781
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 781 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 12 over Bradshaw 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek carry?
About 781 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.