FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WV 307

Carrying WV 307 over LITTLE BEAVER CREEK

0.20 MI W OF US 19, Raleigh, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WV 307

The WV 307 bridge in Raleigh, West Virginia carries WV 307 over LITTLE BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WV 307 compares

▼ 21.0
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of West Virginia bridges
227
Bridges in Raleigh · 45 in Poor condition
WV 307 20.0 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
4.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000041A190

How to read this record

WV 307 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WV 307 against other structures in Raleigh and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WV 307?

WV 307 in Raleigh, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WV 307 inspected?

WV 307's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WV 307 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WV 307?

WV 307 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WV 307?

WV 307 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WV 307 and does age affect safety?

WV 307 was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.