US Bridges

Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork

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Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 73/7 · Structure no. 00000000046A087

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO 73/73
CrossesHustead Fork
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 73/7
RouteCounty Highway 7373
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39301, -80.19701
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO 73/73 over Hustead Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.