US Bridges

County Route 13 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 13/5 · Structure no. 00000000032A025

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Turkey Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 946 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 13/5
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.53398, -80.5383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2019)
Projected traffic946 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Turkey 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 County Route 13 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.