US Bridges

County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 57 · Structure no. 00000000001A115

Built
1886
139 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1886, so it is 139 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 57/15
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.01 MI S of Wv 57
RouteCounty Highway 5715
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13821, -80.104
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 57/15 over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 57/15 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.