CO 102/74 over Tug Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile S. of CR 102/42 · Structure no. 00000000024A351
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 102/74 over Tug Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 102/74 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 102/74 over Tug Fork built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is CO 102/74 over Tug Fork 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does CO 102/74 over Tug Fork carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 102/74 over Tug Fork?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO 102/74 over Tug Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.