US Bridges

CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South of CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A855

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 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 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesMiddle Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.17 MI South of CR 15/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31895, -81.6999
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck 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 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 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Middle Fork of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.