US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 54 · Structure no. 00000000046A044

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 54/1
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 54
RouteCounty Highway 5401
Coordinates39.3184, -79.89557
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 54/1 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.