US Bridges

CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000023A026

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 7/5
CrossesHewett Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 705
Coordinates37.93882, -81.87982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/5 over Hewett 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 CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/5 over Hewett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.