US Bridges

Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI West of CR 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000022A085

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 214
CrossesFuquay Creek
Location0.53 MI West of CR 13/1
RouteState Highway 21400
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.27544, -81.82513
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 214 over Fuquay 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 214 over Fuquay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.