US Bridges

County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI S of CR 13/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A024

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 13 Sls
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.14 MI S of CR 13/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates39.28907, -78.43278
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 13 Sls over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.