COUNTY 74/5
Carrying COUNTY 74/5 over NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER
0.15 MI. EAST OF WV 74, Ritchie, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY 74/5
The COUNTY 74/5 bridge in Ritchie, West Virginia carries COUNTY 74/5 over NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY 74/5 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1912
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.9 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 70 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000043A140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY 74/5 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COUNTY 74/5 against other structures in Ritchie and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY 74/5?
COUNTY 74/5 in Ritchie, West Virginia, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY 74/5 inspected?
COUNTY 74/5's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 70 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY 74/5 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY 74/5?
COUNTY 74/5 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY 74/5?
COUNTY 74/5 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY 74/5 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY 74/5 was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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