US Bridges

County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.18 Miles S. of CR 13/7 · Structure no. 00000000010A275

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/4
CrossesSallys Branch
Location0.18 Miles S. of CR 13/7
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10707, -81.15127
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/4 over Sallys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.