US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Cain Run

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile South of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000044A037

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Cain Run is a steel culvert carrying West Virginia 14 over Cain 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesCain Run
Location0.06 Mile South of CR 2
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates38.91595, -81.41977
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,053 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Cain Run built?

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

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Cain 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 2021.

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

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Cain Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Cain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.