US Bridges

Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI N of CR 36/2 · Structure no. 00000000008A025

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 14 Sls
CrossesSummers Fk of Laurel CR
Location0.15 MI N of CR 36/2
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50074, -81.15543
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic483 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 14 Sls over Summers Fk of Laurel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.