US Bridges

County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 2.17 Mile West of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000043A184

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesLaurel Fork of Goose Crk
Location2.17 Mile West of CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.19103, -81.29665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Laurel Fork of Goose Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.