FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST VIRGINIA 14

Carrying WEST VIRGINIA 14 over LEE CREEK

0.16 MILE SOUTH OF CR 14, Wirt, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST VIRGINIA 14

The WEST VIRGINIA 14 bridge in Wirt, West Virginia carries WEST VIRGINIA 14 over LEE CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,800 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.

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

How WEST VIRGINIA 14 compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of West Virginia bridges
42
Bridges in Wirt · 8 in Poor condition
WEST VIRGINIA 14 42.6 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000053A022

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST VIRGINIA 14 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WEST VIRGINIA 14 against other structures in Wirt 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 WEST VIRGINIA 14?

WEST VIRGINIA 14 in Wirt, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST VIRGINIA 14 inspected?

WEST VIRGINIA 14'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 3,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST VIRGINIA 14 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST VIRGINIA 14?

WEST VIRGINIA 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST VIRGINIA 14?

WEST VIRGINIA 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST VIRGINIA 14 and does age affect safety?

WEST VIRGINIA 14 was built in 1989, making it 37 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

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