US Bridges

County Route 13 over Woodyards Run

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. W. of Cr. 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A028

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Woodyards Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13 over Woodyards Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesWoodyards Run
Location0.15 Mi. W. of Cr. 13/1
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.19525, -81.64741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,267 by 2042
Trucks10%
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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Woodyards Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Woodyards 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Woodyards Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Woodyards Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Woodyards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.