US Bridges

County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile South of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000018A254

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek in Jackson 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/1
CrossesTrace Fk. of Sandy Creek
Location0.04 Mile South of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87647, -81.65087
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14/1 over Trace Fk. of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.