US Bridges

County Route 2/7 over Jim Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR 8/1 · Structure no. 00000000026A090

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 2/7 over Jim Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 2/7 over Jim Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 2/7
CrossesJim Run
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT CR 8/1
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.97861, -80.73129
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 2/7 over Jim Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 2/7 over Jim Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 2/7 over Jim Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 2/7 over Jim Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 2/7 over Jim Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.