County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S CO 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000004A026
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Little Otter 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.