US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI East CO Rt 3/15 · Structure no. 00000000046A009

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 3/12
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.15 MI East CO Rt 3/15
RouteCounty Highway 312
Coordinates39.2486, -80.13109
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$559,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 3/12 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.