US Bridges

County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI E of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000044A188

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Rt 14/15
CrossesTanners Run
Location0.32 MI E of Wv 14
RouteCounty Highway 1415
Coordinates38.80384, -81.35114
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic112 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 14/15 over Tanners 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 14/15 over Tanners Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.