US Bridges

County Route 14 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.46 Miles S. of CR 14/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A047

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.46 Miles S. of CR 14/1
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.94411, -80.09048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic212 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
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 replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Meadow Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 14 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.