US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI West Tay CO Rt 13 · Structure no. 00000000046A084

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 13/21
CrossesRight Fork Simpson Creek
Location0.22 MI West Tay CO Rt 13
RouteCounty Highway 1321
Coordinates39.26555, -80.1087
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 13/21 over Right Fork Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.