US Bridges

Co. 7 over Paint Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N of Co. 1 · Structure no. 00000000041A315

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. 7 over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Co. 7 over Paint Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. 7
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N of Co. 1
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88006, -81.26621
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. 7 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. 7 over Paint 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Co. 7 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Co. 7 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co. 7 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.