US Bridges

CO 13 over Sandlick Creek

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 1.33 MI S of CR 13/3 · Structure no. 00000000024A092

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 13 over Sandlick Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO 13 over Sandlick Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 13
CrossesSandlick Creek
Location1.33 MI S of CR 13/3
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.32291, -81.5431
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 13 over Sandlick Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 13 over Sandlick Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CO 13 over Sandlick Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 13 over Sandlick Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO 13 over Sandlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.