US Bridges

County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. E. of Cr. 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A029

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesBranch of Sams Creek
Location0.10 Mi. E. of Cr. 13/1
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.17025, -81.57605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic596 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Branch of Sams 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Branch of Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.