US Bridges

CR 7 over Garrett Fork

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Logan County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles East of CR 7/6 · Structure no. 00000000023A347

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Garrett Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7 over Garrett Fork in Logan 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesGarrett Fork
Location0.23 Miles East of CR 7/6
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97957, -81.98612
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2042
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 over Garrett Fork built?

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

What condition is CR 7 over Garrett Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Garrett Fork carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Garrett Fork?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Garrett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.