US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Kings Run

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 23/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A021

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Kings Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Route 7 over Kings Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesKings Run
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 23/5
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.7161, -80.19793
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 7 over Kings Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Kings 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Kings Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Kings Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Kings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.