Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River
PoorRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South CR 7/13 · Structure no. 00000000043A011
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 74 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.