US Bridges

Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000022A167

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 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 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWv 37
CrossesEast Fk of 14 Mi. Ck
Location0.04 Mile West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 3700
Coordinates38.10346, -82.17775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
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 East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 37 over East Fk of 14 Mi. Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.