US Bridges

CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 13/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A030

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek is a concrete other carrying CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13 Sls
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.03 MI S of CR 13/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54603, -78.23246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.