County Route 74 over Valley Run
PoorMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.48 Mi. West JCT CR 86/1 · Structure no. 00000000026A055
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 74 over Valley Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 74 over Valley Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 74 over Valley Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 74 over Valley Run 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 74 over Valley Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 74 over Valley Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 74 over Valley Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.