US Bridges

County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI West of Wv 103 · Structure no. 00000000024A310

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/1
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.23 MI West of Wv 103
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.37677, -81.56569
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13/1 over Mill 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/1 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.