US Bridges

County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek

Poor

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles W. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A018

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesBrushy Meadow Creek
Location0.04 Miles W. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.15511, -80.69108
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2019)
Projected traffic229 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$251,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns County Route 13 over Brushy Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.