US Bridges

County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. South Jct. CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000048A103

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/4
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.27 Mi. South Jct. CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45627, -81.01062
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic59 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14/4 over Middle Island 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 14/4 over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.