US Bridges

Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. S. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000054A143

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 6 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 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,795 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 14
CrossesBranch of Pond Run
Location0.09 Mi. S. of CR 4
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2937, -81.54626
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2019)
Projected traffic39,795 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 14 over Branch of Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Wv 14 over Branch of Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.