Wv 72 over Red Run
PoorTucker County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mi.N.Jct.Cr. 26 · Structure no. 00000000047A043
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 72 over Red Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 72 over Red Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 23 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 72 over Red Run built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 72 over Red 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 72 over Red Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wv 72 over Red Run?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 72 over Red Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.