US Bridges

CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A054

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesCR 34
CrossesWest Fk of Twelvepole Ck
Location0.05 MI West of Wv 152
RouteCounty Highway 3400
Coordinates38.12176, -82.46008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 34 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.