US Bridges

West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile South of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000054A193

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek in Wood 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2039. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 14
CrossesSlate Creek
Location0.07 Mile South of CR 19
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13527, -81.44592
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2019)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 14 over Slate 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 West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 14 over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.