US Bridges

CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek

Good

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.14 MI E of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000027A194

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2037. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 31
CrossesThirteenmile Creek
Location1.14 MI E of Wv 62
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates38.73086, -81.93482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 over Thirteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.