US Bridges

County Route 13 over Sand Fork

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Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI E CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000011A136

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Sand Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Sand Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.08 MI E CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93027, -80.69891
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic137 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Sand Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Sand Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.