US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Rush Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 7/20 · Structure no. 00000000052A118

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Rush Run is a steel culvert carrying West Virginia 7 over Rush Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,055 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesRush Run
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT CR 7/20
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63209, -80.68128
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,055 by 2042
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$553,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Rush Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Rush Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Rush Run carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Rush Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Rush Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.