US Bridges

County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000053A054

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 14/21
CrossesLee Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of Wv 14
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09925, -81.42534
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 14/21 over Lee 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 County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns County Route 14/21 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.