US Bridges

CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.26 Mi. S of CR 015/04 · Structure no. 00000000020A041

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.26 Mi. S of CR 015/04
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3245, -81.6989
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2040
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 January 2023.

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

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.