County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River
PoorWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 97 · Structure no. 00000000055A057
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 14 over Guyandotte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.