US Bridges

CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East of CR 14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A043

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14 Sls
CrossesLimestone Run
Location0.04 MI East of CR 14 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4608
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43479, -78.96372
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic389 by 2040
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 Sls over Limestone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.