US Bridges

CR 7/3 over Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CR 119/7 · Structure no. 00000000003A108

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/3 over Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7/3 over Lick Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCR 7/3
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.01 MI E of CR 119/7
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates38.07649, -81.87491
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/3 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/3 over Lick 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 CR 7/3 over Lick Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/3 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/3 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.