US Bridges

County Route 13 over Big Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. West JCT CR 40 · Structure no. 00000000048A067

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Big Run is a steel culvert carrying County Route 13 over Big Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesBig Run
Location0.08 Mi. West JCT CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44334, -80.81012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$386,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Big Run 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 Big Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Big Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns County Route 13 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.