County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek
PoorPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT WV7 · Structure no. 00000000052A024
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7/5 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.