US Bridges

CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.98 MI N of CR 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCR 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.98 MI N of CR 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates38.32001, -81.70055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 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 (2023)
Projected traffic197 by 2043
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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck 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 May 2024.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.