US Bridges

County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO 7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A163

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 7/8
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location0.01 MI N of CO 7 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates38.69201, -80.76079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic55 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 7/8 over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/8 over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.