US Bridges

County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000020A851

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/2
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33033, -81.69786
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic459 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/2 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.