US Bridges

CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of CR 7/8 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,338 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 07 (sls)
CrossesBranch of Back Creek
Location0.05 MI S of CR 7/8 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49098, -78.09568
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,338 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 07 (sls) over Branch of Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.