US Bridges

County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.45 Mi. North JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 00000000026A060

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Route 90/1
CrossesMaggoty Run
Location0.45 Mi. North JCT CR 74
RouteCounty Highway 901
Coordinates39.77277, -80.64591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$16,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 90/1 over Maggoty 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 90/1 over Maggoty Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.