US Bridges

CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.86 MI S of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000008A133

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole is a steel culvert carrying CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 15/3
CrossesFork of Wallowhole
Location0.86 MI S of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45133, -80.98657
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 15/3 over Fork of Wallowhole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.