US Bridges

County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000018A121

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesThirteen Mile Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71225, -81.78652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Thirteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.