US Bridges

CR 7 over Davis Lick

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E JCT CR 3/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A246

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Davis Lick is a concrete culvert carrying CR 7 over Davis Lick in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesDavis Lick
Location0.15 MI E JCT CR 3/1
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01119, -79.83508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic274 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$525,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Davis Lick built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Davis Lick in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Davis Lick carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Davis Lick?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns CR 7 over Davis Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.