US Bridges

County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mi. North of CR 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A843

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesMiddle Fork Davis CR
Location0.27 Mi. North of CR 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates38.3132, -81.70449
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic244 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR 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 September 2024.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Middle Fork Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.