US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · Mi. West Jct. CR 5 0.71 · Structure no. 00000000052A166

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
LocationMi. West Jct. CR 5 0.71
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.61338, -80.7612
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,329 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.