US Bridges

County Route 7 over Short Creek

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East JCT CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000035A009

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Short Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 over Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.01 MI East JCT CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.12594, -80.63932
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Short 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Short Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Short Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.