US Bridges

County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mi. East JCT WV2 · Structure no. 00000000015A042

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 110 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/7
CrossesHolbert Run
Location0.38 Mi. East JCT WV2
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.4736, -80.58623
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$298,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/7 over Holbert 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run carry?

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

How long is County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns County Route 2/7 over Holbert Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.