US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S. of CR 21/4 · Structure no. 00000000054A038

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,135 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesBriscoe Run
Location0.04 Mi. S. of CR 21/4
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates39.34661, -81.53093
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2019)
Projected traffic9,135 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Briscoe 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 August 2023.

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

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Briscoe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.