US Bridges

CR 14 over Rum Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.75 MI East of CR 701/98 · Structure no. 00000000023A069

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesRum Creek
Location1.75 MI East of CR 701/98
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82062, -81.85204
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic630 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2018 estimate)
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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Rum Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.