US Bridges

County Route 7 over Cross Creek

Good

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. West JCT CR7/1 · Structure no. 00000000005A076

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Cross Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Cross Creek in Brooke 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,416 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesCross Creek
Location0.20 Mi. West JCT CR7/1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.30545, -80.57725
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,416 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Cross Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 7 over Cross Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Cross Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Cross Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.