CR 14 over Summers Fork
PoorClay County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI N of CR 36/2 · Structure no. 00000000008A027
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 14 over Summers Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 14 over Summers Fork in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 14 over Summers Fork built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 14 over Summers Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 14 over Summers Fork carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 14 over Summers Fork?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 14 over Summers Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.