County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork
FairLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S of C. R. 5/9 · Structure no. 00000000022A139
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 14/1 over Ely Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.