US Bridges

Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 40 · Structure no. 00000000050A112

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,166 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 152
CrossesWest Fork Twelvepole Crk
Location0.02 MI South of CR 40
RouteState Highway 15200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.99839, -82.40672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 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 span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,166 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk built?

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

What condition is Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 152 over West Fork Twelvepole Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.