US Bridges

Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A068

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 37
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.01 MI South of Wv 152
RouteState Highway 3700
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21824, -82.44725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 37 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.