US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 76 · Structure no. 00000000039A208

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 74
CrossesLeft Fork of Sandy Creek
Location0.04 MI North CO Rt 76
RouteCounty Highway 7400
Coordinates39.29856, -79.85112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 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 Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 74 over Left Fork of Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.