US Bridges

County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. of Cr. 7 · Structure no. 00000000024A358

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/13
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.02 Mi. S. of Cr. 7
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.47305, -81.67621
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
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 7/13 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/13 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/13 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.