US Bridges

County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.84 MI South of Wv 7 · Structure no. 00000000052A119

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/23
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location0.84 MI South of Wv 7
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6121, -80.81657
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$381,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/23 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.