US Bridges

Wv 14 over Tygart Creek

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Wood County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South to CR 14/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A248

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
433 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 14 over Tygart Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 14 over Tygart Creek in Wood 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2039. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 14
CrossesTygart Creek
Location0.07 MI South to CR 14/1
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18518, -81.52406
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length433 ft (132 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2019)
Projected traffic10,080 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 14 over Tygart Creek built?

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

What condition is Wv 14 over Tygart 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 14 over Tygart Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 14 over Tygart Creek?

The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 14 over Tygart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.