US Bridges

CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run

PoorPosted for load

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of US 119 F · Structure no. 00000000001A007

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Route 7 Sls
CrossesShooks Run
Location0.01 MI W of US 119 F
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15052, -80.05385
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO Route 7 Sls over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.