US Bridges

County Route 7 over Phillip Run

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile East of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000007A061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Phillip Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 7 over Phillip Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesPhillip Run
Location0.03 Mile East of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91953, -81.09452
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic456 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Phillip Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Phillip Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Phillip Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Phillip Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 7 over Phillip Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.