US Bridges

Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI West CO Rt 7/33 · Structure no. 00000000031A009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13 in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2041. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 7
CrossesDunkard Creek & CR 07/13
Location0.10 MI West CO Rt 7/33
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71204, -80.16172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 7 over Dunkard Creek & CR 07/13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.