US Bridges

Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South of CR 35 · Structure no. 00000000050A197

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPark & Forest 850
CrossesWest Fk of Twelvepole Ck
Location0.01 Mi. South of CR 35
RouteState Lands Road 85000
Coordinates37.98744, -82.37302
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Park & Forest 850 over West Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.