US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.37 Mi. West of JCT CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000052A169

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 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 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 2,466 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesLittle Fishing Creek
Location0.37 Mi. West of JCT CR 5
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61064, -80.75646
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,466 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 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 2024, making it 1 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Little Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.