US Bridges

Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000023A209

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
630 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2044. The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 73
CrossesRt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk
Location0.01 MI West of US 119
RouteState Highway 7300
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84673, -82.01073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length630 ft (191.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk?

The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 73 over Rt 5 119/14 RR Mud Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.