US Bridges

Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.5 MI North of CR 7/12 · Structure no. 00000000043A197

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWv 74
CrossesRight Fork Slab Creek
Location0.5 MI North of CR 7/12
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates39.15971, -80.94397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2019)
Projected traffic456 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 74 over Right Fork Slab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.