US Bridges

C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run

Poor

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mi. West JCT CR 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000047A067

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 13
CrossesRight Fork of Bull Run
Location0.33 Mi. West JCT CR 13/1
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates39.19904, -79.74051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic68 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 13 over Right Fork of Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.