US Bridges

CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck.

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 7/19 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck. is a concrete slab carrying CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck. in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,173 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 07 Sls
CrossesBranch of Back Ck.
Location0.05 MI N of CR 7/19 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40471, -78.14939
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,173 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck. carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 07 Sls over Branch of Back Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.