CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, West Virginia · 1.49 MI East of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000022A028
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CR 7/6 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.