US Bridges

County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.83 MI N of CR 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.83 MI N of CR 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31806, -81.70006
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic197 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.