County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek
FairWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. South JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000052A039
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 127 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 13 over Wv Fork Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.