US Bridges

CR 7 over Walker Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. E. of Cr. 47/16 · Structure no. 00000000054A018

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Walker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Walker Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7
CrossesWalker Creek
Location0.03 Mi. E. of Cr. 47/16
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16881, -81.39536
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic520 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 7 over Walker Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Walker 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Walker Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.