US Bridges

Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run

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Preston County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. N. of Pres. 14/8 · Structure no. 00000000039A249

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPres. Co. 14
CrossesSovern Run
Location0.05 Mi. N. of Pres. 14/8
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61021, -79.70708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pres. Co. 14 over Sovern Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.