US Bridges

Wv 72 over Bull Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000047A051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 72 over Bull Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 72 over Bull Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 72
CrossesBull Run
Location0.06 MI N of CR 13
RouteState Highway 7200
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19772, -79.72963
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic586 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 Bull Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 72 over Bull 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 72 over Bull Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 72 over Bull Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Wv 72 over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.