US Bridges

County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000011A018

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesBull Fork Tanner Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99289, -80.94232
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic988 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$70,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Bull Fork Tanner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.