US Bridges

County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT CR96 · Structure no. 00000000026A085

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74
CrossesPenn. Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.02 Mi. East JCT CR96
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.75683, -80.59543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74 over Penn. Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.