US Bridges

CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI N Wv 46 Fwv. 46 · Structure no. 00000000029A046

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46/14 Sls
CrossesSugar Camp Run
Location0.10 MI N Wv 46 Fwv. 46
RouteCounty Highway 4614
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45099, -78.81325
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46/14 Sls over Sugar Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.