US Bridges

Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr.

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, West Virginia · East Fork Camp Ground · Structure no. CEPORHWV2016906

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr. in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAccess Road
CrossesE Fork Twelvepole Cr.
LocationEast Fork Camp Ground
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.09194, -82.31722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr.?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over E Fork Twelvepole Cr.?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).