US Bridges

Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000050A151

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,358 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWv 75
CrossesTwelvepole Creek
Location0.01 MI East of CR 10
RouteState Highway 7500
Coordinates38.32717, -82.47608
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,358 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 75 over Twelvepole Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 75 over Twelvepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.