County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 M South of CR 22/3 · Structure no. 00000000043A024
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 127 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 4 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7/18 over Middle Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.