US Bridges

County Route 15 over Whetstone Run

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East JCT CR26/1 · Structure no. 00000000026A092

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Whetstone Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Whetstone Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2022. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesWhetstone Run
Location0.02 Mi. East JCT CR26/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates39.96347, -80.51916
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2022
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$78,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Whetstone Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Whetstone Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Whetstone Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Whetstone Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Whetstone Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.