County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek
FairMonroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000032A026
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Kitchen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.