US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. West JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000052A116

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesWv Fork of Fish Creek
Location0.08 Mi. West JCT US 250
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67529, -80.4549
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Wv Fork of Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.