US Bridges

West Virginia 74 over Straight Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile South of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000043A139

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 74 over Straight Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 74 over Straight Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 74
CrossesStraight Run
Location0.11 Mile South of CR 2
RouteState Highway 74
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36065, -80.91035
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic627 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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 74 over Straight Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 74 over Straight 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 74 over Straight Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 74 over Straight Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 74 over Straight Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.