US Bridges

CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000030A118

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 13/2
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 1302
Coordinates37.57018, -81.88816
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13/2 over Gilbert 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13/2 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.