US Bridges

Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 7/3 · Structure no. 00000000043A014

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 74 (f)
CrossesBeason Run
Location0.01 MI S of CR 7/3
RouteState Highway 74
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2307, -80.97213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 74 (f) over Beason 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 74 (f) over Beason Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.