CO 12/1 over Allen Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. N. of Co. 12/15 · Structure no. 00000000055A055
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 12/1 over Allen Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying CO 12/1 over Allen Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 12/1 over Allen Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 12/1 over Allen Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 12/1 over Allen Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CO 12/1 over Allen Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CO 12/1 over Allen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.