US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Brush Fork

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR6 · Structure no. 00000000048X001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Brush Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 7 over Brush Fork in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesBrush Fork
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR6
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.41371, -80.97284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 7 over Brush Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Brush Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Brush Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 7 over Brush Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 7 over Brush Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.