US Bridges

Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000020A290

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 214
CrossesTrace Fk of Davis Creek
Location0.03 MI S of CR 11
RouteState Highway 214
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30955, -81.72802
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic655 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 214 over Trace Fk of Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.