US Bridges

County Route 7 over Peters Fork

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 M East of CR 7/4 · Structure no. 00000000018A023

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Peters Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 7 over Peters Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesPeters Fork
Location0.01 M East of CR 7/4
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93591, -81.5955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2019)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Peters Fork built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Peters Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Peters Fork carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Peters Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County Route 7 over Peters Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.