US Bridges

CR 13 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi.South of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000030A173

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Gilbert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 13 over Gilbert Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesCR 13
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.07 Mi.South of CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates37.60516, -81.91725
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Gilbert 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 13 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.