US Bridges

CR 7/6 over Steer Creek

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S from CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000007A072

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/6 over Steer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 7/6 over Steer Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCR 7/6
CrossesSteer Creek
Location0.06 MI S from CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates38.86236, -81.03449
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/6 over Steer Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/6 over Steer 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7/6 over Steer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/6 over Steer Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/6 over Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.