US Bridges

County Route 7 over Bloody Run

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI S CO 7/6 · Structure no. 00000000021A013

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Bloody Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 7 over Bloody Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 977 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesBloody Run
Location0.35 MI S CO 7/6
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06358, -80.36824
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic977 by 2038
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 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Bloody Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Bloody 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 August 2023.

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

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Bloody Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Bloody Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.