Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Fish Creek Bridge

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The south face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The west portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The north truss and deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The eastern portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Manuafacturer's Plate

WROUGHT IRON BRIDGE COMPANY BUILDERS CANTON OHIO

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Oblique view of the north face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Scaffolding

It appears that under-bridge maintenance was underway at the time of my visit.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

Vicinity map

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Overview: Through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 74
Location: Marshall County, West Virginia
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1892
Design: Through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 191.9 ft.
Total length: 193.9 ft.
Deck width: 15.4 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 9.4 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.76833, -80.64500 (decimal degrees)
39°46'06" N, 80°38'42" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 35327 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 09/2005): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 0.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2002): 90