US Bridges

CR 14 over Rum Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 2.01 MI East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000023A062

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Rum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 over Rum Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesRum Creek
Location2.01 MI East of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81445, -81.90164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 over Rum Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Rum Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.