US Bridges

County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 74/3 · Structure no. 00000000026A053

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74
CrossesUpper Bowman Run
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 74/3
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.77918, -80.69108
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74 over Upper Bowman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.