US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI East Tay CR 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000046A018

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 12
CrossesLost Run
Location0.29 MI East Tay CR 12/1
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.35495, -80.0969
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic265 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$534,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 12 over Lost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.