US Bridges

CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 1.00 MI S of CR 14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A036

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14/1 Sls
CrossesKimsey Run
Location1.00 MI S of CR 14 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1401
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96606, -78.8815
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic53 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14/1 Sls over Kimsey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.