US Bridges

County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East of Wv Rt 10 · Structure no. 00000000023A368

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
563 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2043. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 14
CrossesGuyandotte River and CSX
Location0.05 MI East of Wv Rt 10
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80978, -81.93375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length563 ft (171.6 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX?

The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River and CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.