Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek
PoorTaylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI East CO Rt 28/8 · Structure no. 00000000046A014
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek in Taylor 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor CO Rt 7 over Three Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.