FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RT 14

Carrying COUNTY RT 14 over GUYANDOTTE RIVER

0.01 MI N OF WV 97, Wyoming, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RT 14

The COUNTY RT 14 bridge in Wyoming, West Virginia carries COUNTY RT 14 over GUYANDOTTE RIVER. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 67.7 meters (222 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY RT 14 compares

▲ 11.6
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Top 25%
Higher load rating than 75% of West Virginia bridges
166
Bridges in Wyoming · 52 in Poor condition
COUNTY RT 14 52.6 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
17.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
52.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
67.7 m (222 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000055A057

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY RT 14 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 COUNTY RT 14 against other structures in Wyoming 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 COUNTY RT 14?

COUNTY RT 14 in Wyoming, West Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RT 14 inspected?

COUNTY RT 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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RT 14 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 COUNTY RT 14?

COUNTY RT 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RT 14?

COUNTY RT 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RT 14 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RT 14 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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