US Bridges

CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek

Poor

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI N of CR 83/25 · Structure no. 00000000024A177

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 83/13
CrossesLittle Slate Creek
Location0.28 MI N of CR 83/25
RouteCounty Highway 8313
Coordinates37.33122, -81.77041
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks9%
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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83/13 over Little Slate 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83/13 over Little Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.