US Bridges

County Route 7 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N of C R 7/6 · Structure no. 00000000022A149

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Laurel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 7 over Laurel Creek in Lincoln 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.03 Miles N of C R 7/6
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06952, -82.07617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 7 over Laurel Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.