US Bridges

FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · On FR 14 near Wymer · Structure no. 092103000003050

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFR 14 - Middle Mtn
CrossesBeaver Dam Run
LocationOn FR 14 near Wymer
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
Coordinates38.83784, -79.6436
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FR 14 - Middle Mtn over Beaver Dam Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.