US Bridges

Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South of CR 52/38 · Structure no. 00000000050A102

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 152
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.04 MI South of CR 52/38
RouteState Highway 15200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.29327, -82.44772
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.