US Bridges

County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.74 Mi. South of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000022A155

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 15/1
CrossesBroad Branch
Location0.74 Mi. South of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 1501
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.03686, -82.01628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks4%
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. 15/1 over Broad Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 15/1 over Broad Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.