Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run
GoodPreston County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. North of Wv 72 · Structure no. 00000000039A247
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Alternate 72 over Morgans Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.