County Route 15 over Paint Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 2.61 Miles N. of CR 15/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A047
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Paint Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.