US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 7/12 · Structure no. 00000000031A007

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 92 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesDunkard Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 7/12
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.72002, -80.20813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek 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 Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.