US Bridges

Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. S. of CR 74/4 · Structure no. 00000000043A137

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,180 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 74
CrossesNorth Fork Hughes River
Location0.06 Mi. S. of CR 74/4
RouteState Highway 74
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.34458, -80.91539
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2039
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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River carry?

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

How long is Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 74 over North Fork Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.