US Bridges

County Route 7 over Fink Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000049A095

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Fink Run is a concrete frame carrying County Route 7 over Fink Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesFink Run
Location0.04 MI S of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99922, -80.25256
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Fink Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Fink Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Fink Run carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Fink Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Fink Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.