US Bridges

County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile S. of CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000030A250

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/5
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.01 Mile S. of CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 1405
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70458, -82.26935
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
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 County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14/5 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.