US Bridges

County Route 14 over Hackers Creek

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000021A043

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Hackers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14 over Hackers Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesHackers Creek
Location0.02 MI S CO 7
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08896, -80.38924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic288 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Hackers Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Hackers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 14 over Hackers Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Hackers Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Hackers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.