US Bridges

County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.38 MI N of CR 11/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A029

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesLittle Brier Creek
Location0.38 MI N of CR 11/2
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24374, -81.76753
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Little Brier 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 Little Brier Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Little Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.