US Bridges

CR 7 over Ninemile Creek

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Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI East of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000006A016

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Ninemile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7 over Ninemile Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location0.40 MI East of Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4838, -82.29451
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 CR 7 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Ninemile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.