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County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.28 Miles E. of CR 92/5 · Structure no. 00000000013A050

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/3
CrossesWhites Draft
Location0.28 Miles E. of CR 92/5
RouteCounty Highway 1503
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.91371, -80.20399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic133 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.