US Bridges

County Route 7 over Jesse Run

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000021A014

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Jesse Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 7 over Jesse Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesJesse Run
Location0.07 MI S CO 8
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10249, -80.38996
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,070 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Jesse Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Jesse 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Jesse Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns County Route 7 over Jesse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.