US Bridges

County Route 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. N of CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A040

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 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 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.08 Mi. N of CR 15/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates38.32183, -81.7002
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.9 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 (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 (2021 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 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 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 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 45 ft (13.6 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.