US Bridges

County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. West JCT CR15/1 · Structure no. 00000000026A097

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesBig Wheeling Creek
Location0.03 Mi. West JCT CR15/1
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.95361, -80.54004
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Big Wheeling 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 July 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Big Wheeling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.