US Bridges

County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile South of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000007A035

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/2
CrossesBranch of White Oak Run
Location0.05 Mile South of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68641, -81.10164
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/2 over Branch of White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.