County Route 7 over Tug Fork
PoorClosed to trafficMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. East of CR 7/9 · Structure no. 00000000024A044
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Tug Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 7 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Tug Fork built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Tug Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Tug Fork carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is County Route 7 over Tug Fork?
The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Tug Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.