US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.89 Mile South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000053A067

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesRight Fork Reedy Creek
Location0.89 Mile South of CR 7
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0132, -81.40438
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Right Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Right Fork Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.