Tay Co Rt 13/3 over Simpson Creek
Taylor County, West Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tay Co Rt 13/3 over Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 65 inventoried bridges in Taylor County rated good (40.0%); 6 (9.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 54 ft |
| Location | 0.02 mi N of WV 76 |
| NBI structure number | 00000000046A095 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Taylor County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Route 50 over Tygart Valley River CSX | 2001 | 9,800 | Good |
| US Route 50 over Otter Creek | 1958 | 6,900 | Good |
| US Route 50 over Otter Creek | 1958 | 6,900 | Fair |
| US Route 50 over Otter Creek | 1958 | 6,900 | Fair |
| US Route 50 over Three Fork Ck. CSX RR | 1978 | 4,400 | Good |
| US 119 over Tygart Val Riv & CSX RR | 2005 | 4,000 | Fair |
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