US Bridges

County Route 14 over Gap Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.52 Mile East of CR 8/8 · Structure no. 00000000043A162

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Gap Run is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 14 over Gap Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesGap Run
Location0.52 Mile East of CR 8/8
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21357, -81.12053
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic298 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Gap Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 14 over Gap Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Gap Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns County Route 14 over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.