US Bridges

County Route 14/4 over Smith Run

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · .05 MI N CO 14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A189

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/4 over Smith Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14/4 over Smith Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/4
CrossesSmith Run
Location.05 MI N CO 14 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1404
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04109, -80.43902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County Route 14/4 over Smith Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14/4 over Smith Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 14/4 over Smith Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 14/4 over Smith Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14/4 over Smith Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.