US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI North CO Rt 7/14 · Structure no. 00000000039A026

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run is a concrete slab carrying Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 7/13
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.18 MI North CO Rt 7/14
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44512, -79.65404
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 7/13 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.