US Bridges

CR 14 Sls over Lost River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A035

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 Sls over Lost River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 Sls over Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14 Sls
CrossesLost River
Location0.01 MI W of Wv 259 F
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.9539, -78.80446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic387 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 Sls over Lost River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 Sls over Lost River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does CR 14 Sls over Lost River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 Sls over Lost River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 Sls over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.