US Bridges

West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000043A187

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

CarriesWest Virginia 74
CrossesBranch Left Fork Slab Ck
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 7/7
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates39.18559, -80.95386
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic456 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.

How much traffic does West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns West Virginia 74 over Branch Left Fork Slab Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.