US Bridges

Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 7/11 · Structure no. 00000000017A043

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesHarrison CO Rt 7
CrossesKaty Lick Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 7/11
RouteCounty Highway 700
Coordinates39.33356, -80.41746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison CO Rt 7 over Katy Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.