US Bridges

County Route 13 over Hominy Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles E. of CR 13/5 · Structure no. 00000000034A017

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13 over Hominy Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesHominy Creek
Location0.02 Miles E. of CR 13/5
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.14543, -80.71807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic189 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Hominy 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Hominy Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.