US Bridges

County Route 7 over Cross Creek

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. West JCT CR18/1 · Structure no. 00000000005A077

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
142 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 steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 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
Location0.03 Mi. West JCT CR18/1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.3044, -80.58079
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,535 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$200,000 (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 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 August 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 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.