US Bridges

C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run

PoorPosted for load

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI N. JCT Wv 72 · Structure no. 00000000047A064

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 72/10
CrossesBull Run
Location0.15 MI N. JCT Wv 72
RouteCounty Highway 7210
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19741, -79.72884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2028 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 72/10 over Bull 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 72/10 over Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.