US Bridges

CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI E of CO 33/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A067

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,480 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 12 (sls)
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.22 MI E of CO 33/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99622, -80.23893
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic7,480 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork 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 CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CO 12 (sls) over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.