US Bridges

C. R. 12 over Minear Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N JCT CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000047A017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 12 over Minear Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C. R. 12 over Minear Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 12
CrossesMinear Run
Location0.06 MI N JCT CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1683, -79.70161
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 12 over Minear Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 12 over Minear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 12 over Minear Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 12 over Minear Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 12 over Minear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.