US Bridges

Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek

FairPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N of CR 17/3 · Structure no. 00000000041A181

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 54
CrossesSurveyor Creek
Location0.09 MI N of CR 17/3
RouteState Highway 5400
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72912, -81.30342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 54 over Surveyor Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 54 over Surveyor 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wv 54 over Surveyor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.