US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 13 · Structure no. 00000000046A065

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 13/5
CrossesRight Fork Simpson Creek
Location0.07 MI South CO Rt 13
RouteCounty Highway 1305
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.26648, -80.09888
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks8%
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$395,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 13/5 over Right Fork Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.