US Bridges

County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.66 Miles E. of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000032A072

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/5
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.66 Miles E. of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 1305
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.53575, -80.52662
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13/5 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 13/5 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/5 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.