Wv Route 72 over Flag Run
FairPosted for loadPreston County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 72/6 · Structure no. 00000000039A142
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 72 over Flag Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv Route 72 over Flag Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 72 over Flag Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 72 over Flag 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 72 over Flag Run carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 72 over Flag Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 72 over Flag Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.