US Bridges

County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.51 Miles N. of CR 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A292

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 13/2 over Falls 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/2
CrossesFalls Branch
Location0.51 Miles N. of CR 13/1
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.14139, -81.20702
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic312 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch built?

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

What condition is County Route 13/2 over Falls 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns County Route 13/2 over Falls Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.