TAYLOR CO 73/73
Carrying TAYLOR CO 73/73 over HUSTEAD FORK
0.03 MI SOUTH CO RT 73/7, Taylor, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TAYLOR CO 73/73
The TAYLOR CO 73/73 bridge in Taylor, West Virginia carries TAYLOR CO 73/73 over HUSTEAD FORK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 33.0 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TAYLOR CO 73/73 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
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 33.0 m (108 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000046A087
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TAYLOR CO 73/73 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 TAYLOR CO 73/73 against other structures in Taylor 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 TAYLOR CO 73/73?
TAYLOR CO 73/73 in Taylor, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TAYLOR CO 73/73 inspected?
TAYLOR CO 73/73'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 1,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TAYLOR CO 73/73 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TAYLOR CO 73/73?
TAYLOR CO 73/73 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TAYLOR CO 73/73?
TAYLOR CO 73/73 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is TAYLOR CO 73/73 and does age affect safety?
TAYLOR CO 73/73 was built in 2006, making it 20 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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