US Bridges

CR 7/12 over Mud River

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000022A134

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/12 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7/12 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7/12
CrossesMud River
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23861, -82.12978
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic32 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 7/12 over Mud River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/12 over Mud River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/12 over Mud River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/12 over Mud River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/12 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.