US Bridges

West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles N. of C. R. 46 · Structure no. 00000000050A220

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,338 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 152
CrossesBeech Fork Twelvepole Ck
Location0.08 Miles N. of C. R. 46
RouteState Highway 15200
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32022, -82.44362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2020)
Projected traffic13,338 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 152 over Beech Fork Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.