US Bridges

County Route 15 over Kings Creek

Fair

Hancock County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. South Jct. CR11 · Structure no. 00000000015A043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Kings Creek in Hancock County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.06 Mi. South Jct. CR11
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyHancock County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.42811, -80.53677
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Kings 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Kings Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.