US Bridges

Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI North of CR 52/43 · Structure no. 00000000050A105

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
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 1976, so it is 49 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 152
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.19 MI North of CR 52/43
RouteState Highway 15200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25179, -82.43185
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1976, making it 49 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.