US Bridges

Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.66 MI East of CO 37/2 · Structure no. 00000000022A163

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek is a steel other carrying Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesWv 37
CrossesFourteen Mile Creek
Location0.66 MI East of CO 37/2
RouteState Highway 3700
Coordinates38.09662, -82.18916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic578 by 2041
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 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 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 37 over Fourteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.