US Bridges

Wv 14 over Reedy Creek

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of C.R. 38 · Structure no. 00000000053A066

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 14 over Reedy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 14 over Reedy Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWv 14
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.04 MI S of C.R. 38
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates38.92973, -81.39754
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 14 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 14 over Reedy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 14 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 14 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 14 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.