US Bridges

County Route 14/16 over Pond Run

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. S. of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000054A145

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/16 over Pond Run is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 14/16 over Pond 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 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,132 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/16
CrossesPond Run
Location0.09 Mi. S. of CR 12
RouteCounty Highway 1416
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32841, -81.52504
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2019)
Projected traffic10,132 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14/16 over Pond Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 14/16 over 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 County Route 14/16 over Pond Run carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14/16 over Pond Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Route 14/16 over Pond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.