US Bridges

CR 14 over Rum Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI East of CR 701/98 · Structure no. 00000000023A066

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Rum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 14 over Rum Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesRum Creek
Location0.42 MI East of CR 701/98
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82956, -81.87011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Rum Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Rum Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 14 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.