US Bridges

CR 7 over Ninemile Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.79 MI East of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000006A017

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Ninemile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 7 over Ninemile Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesNinemile Creek
Location0.79 MI East of Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49134, -82.29461
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic303 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Ninemile Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Ninemile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Ninemile Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Ninemile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Ninemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.