US Bridges

Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · .05 Miles South WVCR7/8 · Structure no. 00000000048A105

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv CR 7
CrossesSugar Run Creek
Location.05 Miles South WVCR7/8
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42009, -80.94826
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic366 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv CR 7 over Sugar Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.