US Bridges

County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A283

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesDunkard Creek
Location0.01 MI North Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 1400
Coordinates39.71931, -80.24058
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Dunkard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.