County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek
PoorPosted for loadMason County, West Virginia · 0.63 MI E of CR 13/4 · Structure no. 00000000027A024
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Oldtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.