US Bridges

Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek

Fair

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI W of CR 13/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000002A056

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,682 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 15 Sls
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.22 MI W of CR 13/1 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46393, -78.00804
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,682 by 2042
Trucks2%
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. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 15 Sls over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.