US Bridges

CR 7 over Big Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 1.95 MI South of CR 46 · Structure no. 00000000022A022

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Big Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.95 MI South of CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16827, -82.08343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic11 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Big Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Big Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Big Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.