US Bridges

County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek

Poor

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of Wv 57 F · Structure no. 00000000001A069

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 57/7
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.01 MI W of Wv 57 F
RouteCounty Highway 5707
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15453, -80.1401
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 57/7 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.