US Bridges

County Route 14 over Rum Creek

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 3.20 MI West of CR 14/2 · Structure no. 00000000023A065

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Rum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14 over Rum Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesRum Creek
Location3.20 MI West of CR 14/2
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.8272, -81.87506
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$754,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Rum 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 February 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.