US Bridges

County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 15/5 · Structure no. 00000000008A111

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/4
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 15/5
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45089, -80.90432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek 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 15/4 over Taylor Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/4 over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.