US Bridges

CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI S of CR 13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A031

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13/1 Sls
CrossesSleepy Creek
Location0.13 MI S of CR 13 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56725, -78.22623
Functional classRural Local

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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13/1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13/1 Sls over Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.