US Bridges

Wv 12 over Wolf Creek

Poor

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles South of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000045A025

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,205
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 12 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 12 over Wolf Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 12
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.05 Miles South of CR 14
RouteState Highway 1200
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.60428, -80.80659
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2020)
Projected traffic1,518 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 12 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 12 over Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 12 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 12 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 12 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.