US Bridges

County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.22 Miles N. of Wv 92 · Structure no. 00000000013A260

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/5
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.22 Miles N. of Wv 92
RouteCounty Highway 1505
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81609, -80.28045
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2019)
Projected traffic511 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/5 over Howards 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/5 over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.