US Bridges

CR 15 over Spruce Fork

PoorPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of Wv 17 · Structure no. 00000000023A180

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Spruce Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 15 over Spruce Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesSpruce Fork
Location0.01 MI South of Wv 17
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87449, -81.83295
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Spruce Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Spruce Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Spruce Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Spruce Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Spruce Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.