US Bridges

County Route 15 over Sand Fork

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000008A036

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Sand Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Sand Fork 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.03 MI S of CR 15/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47347, -80.99465
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic488 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 County Route 15 over Sand Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 15 over Sand Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Sand Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.