Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.90 MI East of CR 30 · Structure no. 00000000050A078
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 37 over East Fk Twelvepole Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.