US Bridges

County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 1.23 MI N of CR 71 · Structure no. 00000000008A117

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2040. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesRush Fk Big Otter
Location1.23 MI N of CR 71
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56876, -81.03874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic145 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Rush Fk Big Otter?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.