US Bridges

County Route 12 over Long Drain

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.88 Mi. South JCT CR7/17 · Structure no. 00000000052A036

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Long Drain is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 12 over Long Drain in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesLong Drain
Location0.88 Mi. South JCT CR7/17
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.68621, -80.50737
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 12 over Long Drain built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 12 over Long Drain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Long Drain carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Long Drain?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Long Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.