US Bridges

CR 14 over Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI West of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000030A113

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 14 over Buffalo Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.38 MI West of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.69994, -82.29602
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$900,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14 over Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.