US Bridges

County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West of CO 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000022A161

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesBig Ugly Creek
Location0.05 MI West of CO 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 1500
Coordinates38.04918, -82.01826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 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 Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Big Ugly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.