US Bridges

County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.09 M South of CR 21/26 · Structure no. 00000000018A053

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesBranch of Cox Fk & I-77
Location0.09 M South of CR 21/26
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7759, -81.72414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Branch of Cox Fk & I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.