US Bridges

Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek

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Preston County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI East CO Rt 7/29 · Structure no. 00000000039A022

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPres CO Rt 7/2
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.17 MI East CO Rt 7/29
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53526, -79.81055
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pres CO Rt 7/2 over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.