US Bridges

CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI N of CR 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000008A034

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15 (sls)
CrossesDog Run of Buffalo Creek
Location0.22 MI N of CR 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45695, -80.98163
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic564 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$125,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 (sls) over Dog Run of Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.