US Bridges

County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N CO Rt 20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A027

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 7 Sls
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.03 MI N CO Rt 20 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 700
Coordinates38.68643, -80.76387
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 Sls over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.