US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI East CO Rt 46 · Structure no. 00000000039A019

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 112 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,675 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesN Branch Snowy Creek
Location0.14 MI East CO Rt 46
RouteState Highway 700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43748, -79.51372
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic3,675 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$537,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over N Branch Snowy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.