US Bridges

County Route 12/3 over Fink Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000049A097

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12/3 over Fink Run is a concrete frame carrying County Route 12/3 over Fink Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12/3
CrossesFink Run
Location0.03 MI S of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 1203
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00472, -80.27472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12/3 over Fink Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12/3 over Fink 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 12/3 over Fink Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 12/3 over Fink Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12/3 over Fink Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.