US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI East Wv Rt 76 · Structure no. 00000000046A006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 3/14
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.20 MI East Wv Rt 76
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24202, -80.13998
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 3/14 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.