US Bridges

County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 00000000026A058

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
196 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74/2
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 74
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.75439, -80.60545
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74/2 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.