US Bridges

County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000044A155

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13/13
CrossesFlat Fork
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 13
RouteCounty Highway 1313
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68055, -81.4792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13/13 over Flat 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 September 2023.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13/13 over Flat Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.