US Bridges

CR 83/13 over Right Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 83/25 · Structure no. 00000000024A211

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 83/13 over Right Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 83/13 over Right Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 83/13
CrossesRight Fork
Location0.01 MI S of CR 83/25
RouteCounty Highway 8313
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.32899, -81.76972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 83/13 over Right Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 83/13 over Right Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 83/13 over Right Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 83/13 over Right Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 83/13 over Right Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.