US Bridges

C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek

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Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile South of Wv 65 · Structure no. 00000000030A283

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 65/83
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.05 Mile South of Wv 65
RouteCounty Highway 6583
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79354, -82.34353
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic683 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 65/83 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 65/83 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.