US Bridges

Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 40/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A117

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 45/7
CrossesFlaggy Meadow Run
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 40/1
RouteCounty Highway 4507
Coordinates39.58352, -80.03739
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$459,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 45/7 over Flaggy Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.