US Bridges

CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CO 12 · Structure no. 00000000004A179

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 14 Sls
CrossesTriplett Fork
Location0.03 MI S of CO 12
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74197, -80.88841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork 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 CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 14 Sls over Triplett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.