US Bridges

C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W to C.R. 21 · Structure no. 00000000018A264

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 13
CrossesLeft Fork of Sandy Creek
Location0.07 MI W to C.R. 21
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90476, -81.65874
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic798 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 13 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.