Wv 65 over Mate Creek
FairMingo County, West Virginia · 0.48 Mile North of 9/1 · Structure no. 00000000030A201
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 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 1935 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 90 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 5 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 65 over Mate Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
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 March 2024.
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 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 65 over Mate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.