County Route 12/7 over Rich Creek

Poor Condition50 years old30 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Location0.13 Mi. N. Cr. 71/12
CarriesCounty Route 12/7
CrossesRich Creek
Coordinates37.44177, -81.13565

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span39.0 ft (11.9 m)
Deck Width16.1 ft (4.9 m)
Deck Area62.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1976 (reconstructed 1999)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000028A041

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