County Route 15 over Parchment Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mile S of CR 32/7 · Structure no. 00000000018A049
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Parchment Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Parchment Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Parchment Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Parchment Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Parchment Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Parchment Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Parchment Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.