US Bridges

County Route 7/2 over Mud River

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.34 Mile South of CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000022A162

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/2 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/2 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/2
CrossesMud River
Location0.34 Mile South of CO 7
RouteCounty Highway 72
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.20837, -82.1122
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7/2 over Mud River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/2 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/2 over Mud River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/2 over Mud River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/2 over Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.