US Bridges

CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI N of CR 7/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A007

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesTurkey Branch of 18MI Ck
Location0.65 MI N of CR 7/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.6358, -81.86893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic201 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Turkey Branch of 18MI Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.