US Bridges

CR 65/3 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of Wv 65 · Structure no. 00000000030A085

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/3 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65/3 over Pigeon 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 65/3
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.02 MI East of Wv 65
RouteCounty Highway 6503
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.73523, -82.19054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 65/3 over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 65/3 over Pigeon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65/3 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 65/3 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/3 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.