US Bridges

County Route 7 over Spring Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000044A015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88635, -81.35357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Spring Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.