US Bridges

County Route 74 over Fish Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 84 · Structure no. 00000000026A051

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74 over Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 74 over Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 84
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.79047, -80.74414
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$207,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74 over Fish Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 74 over Fish Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.