US Bridges

Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. S. Cr. 16/13 · Structure no. 00000000007A018

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 7/3
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.06 Mi. S. Cr. 16/13
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85709, -81.08281
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 7/3 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.