US Bridges

Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI West Mgl CO 43 · Structure no. 00000000031A294

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run is a steel culvert carrying Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesMgl CO Route 43
CrossesDents Run
Location0.09 MI West Mgl CO 43
RouteCounty Highway 4304
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62386, -80.04034
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns Mgl CO Route 43 over Dents Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.