US Bridges

CR 7/1 over Perry Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000006A020

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/1 over Perry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7/1 over Perry Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7/1
CrossesPerry Creek
Location0.10 MI South of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55223, -82.21276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic73 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$200,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/1 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/1 over Perry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/1 over Perry Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/1 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/1 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.