US Bridges

County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 622/16 · Structure no. 00000000020A562

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 622/15
CrossesClaylick Branch
Location0.01 MI S of CR 622/16
RouteCounty Highway 62215
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4867, -81.64952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.

How much traffic does County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 622/15 over Claylick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.