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CR 15 over Big Ugly CR

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Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI West of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000022A164

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Big Ugly CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15 over Big Ugly CR in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesBig Ugly CR
Location0.09 MI West of CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.04046, -82.0336
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Big Ugly CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Big Ugly 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Big Ugly CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Big Ugly CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Big Ugly CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.