US Bridges

CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of CR 102/28 · Structure no. 00000000024A244

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.10 MI E of CR 102/28
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.44149, -81.59356
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.