US Bridges

Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 1.21 MI E of CO Rt 15/8 · Structure no. 00000000004A200

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2038. The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesWv Route 15 Feeder
CrossesLeft Fork of Holly River
Location1.21 MI E of CO Rt 15/8
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates38.67243, -80.54177
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length464 ft (141.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic897 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
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 Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 15 Feeder over Left Fork of Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.