US Bridges

Wv 74 over Bunnel Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. S. of CR 50/39 · Structure no. 00000000043A136

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 74 over Bunnel Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 74 over Bunnel Run 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 74
CrossesBunnel Run
Location0.04 Mi. S. of CR 50/39
RouteState Highway 74
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28347, -80.96779
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 74 over Bunnel Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 74 over Bunnel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 74 over Bunnel Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 74 over Bunnel Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 74 over Bunnel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.