County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWirt County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile West Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000053A023
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 14/15 over Reedy 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 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.