US Bridges

County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk

Poor

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. W of CR 13/10 · Structure no. 00000000054A030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 13
CrossesBadgley Fk of Tygart Crk
Location0.12 Mi. W of CR 13/10
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates39.1834, -81.54446
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,192 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$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 13 over Badgley Fk of Tygart Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.