US Bridges

County Route 15 over Second Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 15/1 · Structure no. 00000000032A027

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Second Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 15 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 15/1
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.55961, -80.41087
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2020)
Projected traffic627 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Second 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 Second Creek carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Second Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.