US Bridges

County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. N CO 7/8 · Structure no. 00000000004A184

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 7 Sls
CrossesWalnut Fork
Location0.02 Mi. N CO 7/8
RouteCounty Highway 700
Coordinates38.69238, -80.76092
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 Walnut Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 Sls over Walnut Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.