US Bridges

County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mile South of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000007A034

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesWest Fk Little Kanawha R
Location0.23 Mile South of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates38.69374, -81.09575
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic456 by 2039
Trucks13%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.