US Bridges

County Route 13 over Spring Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.02 Miles N. of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000013A045

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13 over Spring Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2039. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.02 Miles N. of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95492, -80.3482
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Spring Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.