US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East CO Rt 27/3 · Structure no. 00000000039A016

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesDillan Creek
Location0.07 MI East CO Rt 27/3
RouteState Highway 700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52918, -79.79696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2019)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Dillan Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Dillan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Dillan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.