US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 13/20 · Structure no. 00000000046A020

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 13/2
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 13/20
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26811, -80.17069
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 13/2 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.