US Bridges

County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek

Poor

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South JCT CR6/3 · Structure no. 00000000048A066

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/5
CrossesLittle Sancho Creek
Location0.06 Mi. South JCT CR6/3
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45182, -80.94506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/5 over Little Sancho Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.