US Bridges

County Route 7 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. North JCT CR 7/3 · Structure no. 00000000048A013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7 over Sugar Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.02 Mi. North JCT CR 7/3
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4094, -81.00292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Sugar Creek 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 April 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.