West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek
PoorPosted for loadWirt County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North of CR 24/1 · Structure no. 00000000053A063
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 14 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.