US Bridges

County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run

Poor

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR7/14 · Structure no. 00000000052A026

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/11
CrossesKnob Fork Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR7/14
RouteCounty Highway 711
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65975, -80.55408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$365,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/11 over Knob Fork Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.