US Bridges

County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mi. W of C.R. 22 · Structure no. 00000000043A196

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/13
CrossesSouth Fork Hughes River
Location0.22 Mi. W of C.R. 22
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13575, -80.92963
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 South Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/13 over South Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.