US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.47 MI West CO Rt 18/2 · Structure no. 00000000046A026

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 14
CrossesLost Run
Location0.47 MI West CO Rt 18/2
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.37784, -80.10907
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 14 over Lost Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.