US Bridges

County Route 13 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000045A085

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
426 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Greenbrier River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Greenbrier River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2039. The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.65231, -80.8611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length426 ft (129.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic417 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Greenbrier River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.