US Bridges

County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South Jct. CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000048A081

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/5
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.08 Mi. South Jct. CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44995, -80.68117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13/5 over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/5 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.