County Route 7 over Walker Creek
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.23 M East of CR 7/9 · Structure no. 00000000054A020
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 7 over Walker Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying County Route 7 over Walker Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is County Route 7 over Walker Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 7 over Walker Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 7 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 7 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.