US Bridges

CR 7 over Mud River

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. N. of CR 7/1 · Structure no. 00000000022A153

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Mud River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 7 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesCR 7
CrossesMud River
Location0.04 Mi. N. of CR 7/1
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates38.22202, -82.11325
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Mud River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Mud River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Mud River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.