US Bridges

County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R

PoorClosed to traffic

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000010A201

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,002 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesCR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R
Location0.01 Miles S. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13781, -81.21312
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,002 ft (305.3 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.3 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over CR 13/2 Kanawha R. CSX R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.