US Bridges

CR 14/1 (sls) over Kimsey Run

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 2.3 Miles South of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000016A155

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
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 concrete slab carrying CR 14/1 (sls) over Kimsey Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14/1 (sls)
CrossesKimsey Run
Location2.3 Miles South of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96078, -78.90048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14/1 (sls) over Kimsey Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14/1 (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 April 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 (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14/1 (sls) over Kimsey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.