US Bridges

CR 13 over Cow Creek

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.76 Mile West of Wv 44 · Structure no. 00000000023A243

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 13 over Cow Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesCR 13
CrossesCow Creek
Location1.76 Mile West of Wv 44
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates37.73025, -82.02007
Functional classRural Major 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic683 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 CR 13 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Cow 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Cow Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.