US Bridges

C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run

Poor

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N JCT CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000047A009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 7
CrossesLeadmine Run
Location0.01 MI N JCT CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21131, -79.57249
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic116 by 2039
Trucks0%
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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run 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 C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 7 over Leadmine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.