US Bridges

CO 13/1 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile West of Wv 103 · Structure no. 00000000024A314

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 13/1 over Tug Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 13/1 over Tug Fork in McDowell 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 13/1
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.04 Mile West of Wv 103
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.37851, -81.56371
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
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 CO 13/1 over Tug Fork built?

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

What condition is CO 13/1 over Tug 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CO 13/1 over Tug Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 13/1 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO 13/1 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.