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County Route 74 over Fish Creek

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Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. West JCT CR 21/3 · Structure no. 00000000026A125

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
204 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 74 over Fish Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 74 over Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 74
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.08 Mi. West JCT CR 21/3
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.78409, -80.71929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 74 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 74 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 74 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 74 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.