US Bridges

CR 13 over Cow Creek

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.58 Mile West of Wv 44 · Structure no. 00000000023A285

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2023 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 2000, so it is 25 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 13
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.58 Mile West of Wv 44
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates37.74395, -82.01161
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic683 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Cow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Cow Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.