Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek
PoorPosted for loadWirt County, West Virginia · 0.26 Mi. S. of Cr. 1 · Structure no. 00000000053A021
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.