US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run

Poor

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.74 MI North CO Rt 14/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A193

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPreston CO Rt 14
CrossesSovern Run
Location0.74 MI North CO Rt 14/3
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62058, -79.70446
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic14 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 14 over Sovern Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.