County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek
FairPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000010A184
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Route 15/21 over Paint 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 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15/21 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.