US Bridges

Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI S JCT CR 7/4 · Structure no. 00000000047A085

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesTucker CR 7
CrossesHorseshoe Run
Location0.16 MI S JCT CR 7/4
RouteCounty Highway 700
Coordinates39.22217, -79.56636
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker CR 7 over Horseshoe Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.