County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000035A010
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7/1 over North Fork Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.