US Bridges

County Route 14 over Leading Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile North of Wv 92 · Structure no. 00000000042A236

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Leading Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 14 over Leading Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.06 Mile North of Wv 92
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93669, -79.87476
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Leading 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 September 2023.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.