County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy
PoorWirt County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000053A012
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Somerville Fk of R Reedy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.