US Bridges

CR 74/9 over Buck Run

PoorPosted for load

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.68 Mi. E. of CR 50/24 · Structure no. 00000000043A142

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74/9 over Buck Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 74/9 over Buck Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 74/9
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.68 Mi. E. of CR 50/24
RouteCounty Highway 749
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30647, -80.92271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic224 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$400,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74/9 over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 74/9 over Buck Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74/9 over Buck Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 74/9 over Buck Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74/9 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.