US Bridges

CR 7 over Shoals Branch

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI North of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000022A020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Shoals Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 7 over Shoals Branch in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesShoals Branch
Location0.31 MI North of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.0196, -82.07858
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Shoals Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Shoals Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Shoals Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Shoals Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Shoals Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.