US Bridges

CO 7 over Brush Creek

Poor

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000028A012

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 7 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 7 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 89 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 7
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.01 Mi. W. of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42373, -81.07422
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 7 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is CO 7 over Brush Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CO 7 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 7 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 7 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.