US Bridges

Wv 65 over Mate Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South of CR 9/2 · Structure no. 00000000030A041

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 65 over Mate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 65 over Mate Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 65
CrossesMate Creek
Location0.04 MI South of CR 9/2
RouteState Highway 6500
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.62478, -82.14964
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 65 over Mate Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 65 over Mate 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 65 over Mate Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 65 over Mate Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 65 over Mate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.