West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.10 M South of CR 7/20 · Structure no. 00000000043A008
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek in Ritchie 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 74 over Left Fork Bone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.