US Bridges

County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 1.14 Miles N. of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000010A010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/7
CrossesBells Creek
Location1.14 Miles N. of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.26275, -81.22889
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
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 2/7 over Bells Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/7 over Bells 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/7 over Bells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.