US Bridges

Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000030A084

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 65
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.01 MI South of US 119
RouteState Highway 6500
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7739, -82.23812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$230,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 65 over Pigeon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 65 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.