US Bridges

County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI S of CO 13/3 · Structure no. 00000000024A319

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek is a steel other carrying County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesSandlick Creek
Location0.32 MI S of CO 13/3
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33338, -81.54186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic473 by 2040
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is County Route 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Sandlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.