US Bridges

CR 15 over NS Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI East of CR 52/27 · Structure no. 00000000030A065

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over NS Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 15 over NS Railroad in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.14 MI East of CR 52/27
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67943, -82.29532
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over NS Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 15 over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.