US Bridges

CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek

Good

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000030A159

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 14/7
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 1407
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70409, -82.27086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14/7 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.