US Bridges

Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI North Alt Wv 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A146

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 72
CrossesMorgan Run
Location0.11 MI North Alt Wv 72
RouteState Highway 7200
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44707, -79.67822
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 72 over Morgan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 72 over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.