US Bridges

Wv 14 over Reedy Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North of CO 14/3 · Structure no. 00000000044A198

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 14 over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 14 over Reedy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 14
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.02 MI North of CO 14/3
RouteState Highway 1400
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90043, -81.42299
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
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 14 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 14 over Reedy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 14 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 14 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 14 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.