US Bridges

County Route 74 over Big Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 1.15 Mi. East JCT CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000026A057

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74 over Big Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 74 over Big Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 203 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74
CrossesBig Run
Location1.15 Mi. East JCT CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.76664, -80.62642
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic203 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74 over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 74 over Big Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74 over Big Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.