US Bridges

County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles S 0F C. R. 10 · Structure no. 00000000050A221

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesLower Lynn Creek
Location0.02 Miles S 0F C. R. 10
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates38.30028, -82.47598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Lower Lynn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Lower Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.