US Bridges

County Route 13 over Big Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI S of CO Rt 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A024

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Big Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesBig Run
Location0.15 MI S of CO Rt 11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0778, -80.13752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Big Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Big Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 13 over Big Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.