County Route 15 over Waddles Run
PoorOhio County, West Virginia · 1.07 Mi. East JCT WV88 · Structure no. 00000000035A013
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Waddles Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 15 over Waddles Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over Waddles Run built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over Waddles Run 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Waddles Run carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Waddles Run?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Waddles Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.