US Bridges

Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 73/7 · Structure no. 00000000031A151

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,095 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonongalia CR 73
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.03 MI North CO Rt 73/7
RouteCounty Highway 7300
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58632, -79.97642
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,095 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$627,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 73 over Booths 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Monongalia CR 73 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.