US Bridges

CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.05 M. N. of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000054A035

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14/49
CrossesTygart Creek
Location0.05 M. N. of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 1449
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1821, -81.52845
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 14/49 over Tygart 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14/49 over Tygart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.