US Bridges

CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 13 Sls · Structure no. 00000000033A053

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 13/13 (sls)
CrossesSouth Fork Sleepy Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 13 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52744, -78.2312
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13/13 (sls) over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.