US Bridges

CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000018A024

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7/1
CrossesTurkey Fork of Sandy Ck
Location0.11 MI South of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93124, -81.62806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic73 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/1 over Turkey Fork of Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.