US Bridges

County Route 14 over Buffalo Run

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.75 Mi. East JCT CR14/1 · Structure no. 00000000048A027

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Buffalo Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 14 over Buffalo Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.75 Mi. East JCT CR14/1
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4723, -81.01755
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Buffalo 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 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Route 14 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.