US Bridges

County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. West JCT CR 7/9 · Structure no. 00000000052A124

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7/1
CrossesDoolin Run
Location0.05 Mi. West JCT CR 7/9
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.64011, -80.85601
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic732 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$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7/1 over Doolin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.