US Bridges

CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI W of CR 12/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A033

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14 Sls
CrossesKimsey Run
Location0.34 MI W of CR 12/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96616, -78.8601
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic212 by 2042
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 Sls over Kimsey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.