US Bridges

County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles West of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A215

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Route 36
CrossesW Fk of Twelvepole Ck
Location0.06 Miles West of Wv 152
RouteCounty Highway 3600
Coordinates38.07943, -82.45749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36 over W Fk of Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.