US Bridges

County Route 13 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 8/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A256

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying County Route 13 over Laurel Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 108 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 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 757 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 8/4
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09814, -81.1541
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic924 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is County Route 13 over Laurel 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 October 2023.

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

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.