US Bridges

C. R. 7 over Wolf Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S JCT CR 7/5 · Structure no. 00000000047A010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 7 over Wolf Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C. R. 7 over Wolf 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 7
CrossesWolf Run
Location0.01 MI S JCT CR 7/5
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21913, -79.56732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
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$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is C. R. 7 over Wolf Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 7 over Wolf Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

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

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 7 over Wolf Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.