US Bridges

State Route 114 over Coopers Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of 41/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000020A578

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 114 over Coopers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 114 over Coopers Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,030 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 114
CrossesCoopers Creek
Location0.03 MI S of 41/3 Sls
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates38.40735, -81.54187
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2018)
Projected traffic8,030 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 114 over Coopers Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 114 over Coopers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 114 over Coopers Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 114 over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns State Route 114 over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.