US Bridges

County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S. of CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000008A119

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesSummers Fork of Laurel
Location0.04 MI S. of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.51785, -81.1522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic483 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Summers Fork of Laurel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.