US Bridges

County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.67 Miles E. of CR 92/5 · Structure no. 00000000013A051

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/3
CrossesWhites Draft
Location0.67 Miles E. of CR 92/5
RouteCounty Highway 1503
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.91064, -80.20199
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/3 over Whites Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.