Wv 72 over Laurel Run
FairTucker County, West Virginia · 2.29 Mi. North CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000047A044
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 72 over Laurel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 72 over Laurel Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Laurel Run built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Wv 72 over Laurel Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 72 over Laurel Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wv 72 over Laurel Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 72 over Laurel Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.