US Bridges

CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 65/5 · Structure no. 00000000030A095

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 65/15
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.01 MI East of CR 65/5
RouteCounty Highway 6515
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70276, -82.12747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65/15 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.