County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. West JCT WV7 · Structure no. 00000000052A028
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7/23 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.