US Bridges

County Route 7 over Sancho Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. South JCT CR7/6 · Structure no. 00000000048A009

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Sancho Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 over Sancho Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesSancho Creek
Location0.08 Mi. South JCT CR7/6
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates39.44291, -80.91257
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$339,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Sancho Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Sancho Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Sancho Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Sancho Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Sancho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.