Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of 52/43 · Structure no. 00000000050A107
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 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 1971, so it is 54 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,752 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 152 over Twelvepole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.