US Bridges

County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.17 Mile South of CR 30 · Structure no. 00000000018A221

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesCox Fork of Parchment Ck
Location0.17 Mile South of CR 30
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates38.77106, -81.73708
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic508 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Cox Fork of Parchment Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.