US Bridges

County Route 14 over Anthony Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.09 Miles N. of Wv 92 · Structure no. 00000000013A049

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14 over Anthony Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 14 over Anthony Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location0.09 Miles N. of Wv 92
RouteCounty Highway 1400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.96707, -80.13093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$857,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14 over Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14 over Anthony 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 August 2024.

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

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14 over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.