County Route 7 over Laurel Creek
PoorSummers County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles S. of CR 7/5 · Structure no. 00000000045A058
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 387
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Laurel Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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.
It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Laurel Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.