US Bridges

Wv 72 over Clover Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. S. Wv 38 · Structure no. 00000000047A048

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 72 over Clover Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 72 over Clover Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 72
CrossesClover Run
Location0.15 Mi. S. Wv 38
RouteState Highway 7200
Coordinates39.16587, -79.71166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 72 over Clover Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 72 over Clover 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 72 over Clover Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 72 over Clover Run?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 72 over Clover Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.