US Bridges

CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek

Poor

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000050A012

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7/1
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.05 MI West of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34068, -82.5221
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/1 over Buffalo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/1 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.