US Bridges

County Route 7 over Hardin Run

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000015A008

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Hardin Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying County Route 7 over Hardin Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesHardin Run
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.49782, -80.60277
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Hardin Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Hardin Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Hardin Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Hardin Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Hardin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.