County Route 7 over Cross Creek
PoorBrooke County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mi. East JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000005A016
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 over Cross Creek in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Cross Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is County Route 7 over Cross 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Cross Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Cross Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Cross Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.