County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek
PoorPosted for loadGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E CO 23 · Structure no. 00000000011A059
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23/7 over Right Fork Steer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.