US Bridges

County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles East of CR 65 · Structure no. 00000000030A262

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 65/5
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.05 Miles East of CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 6505
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.71103, -82.18257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 65/5 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 65/5 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.