US Bridges

CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South of CR 11SLS · Structure no. 00000000033A063

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 13 Sls
CrossesSouth Fork Sleepy Creek
Location0.08 MI South of CR 11SLS
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates39.43581, -78.25499
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic590 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy 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 February 2023.

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

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 Sls over South Fork Sleepy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.