US Bridges

County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles N. of CR 32/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A131

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
90 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39/14
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.10 Miles N. of CR 32/1
RouteCounty Highway 3914
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16767, -80.59841
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic268 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39/14 over Laurel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39/14 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.