US Bridges

County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000052A144

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 12
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT US 250
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6986, -80.50878
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 12 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.