US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Rush Run

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.04 M South of CR 14/6 · Structure no. 00000000044A034

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Rush Run is a steel culvert carrying West Virginia 14 over Rush Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesRush Run
Location0.04 M South of CR 14/6
RouteState Highway 14
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85111, -81.39905
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$350,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Rush 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Rush Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Rush Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.