West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River
PoorRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.05 M South of CR 7/2 · Structure no. 00000000043A015
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 74 over North 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 74 over North Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.