US Bridges

County Route 15 over Waddles Run

Good

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.89 Mi. East JCT WV88 · Structure no. 00000000035A134

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Waddles Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Waddles Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,074 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesWaddles Run
Location0.89 Mi. East JCT WV88
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.08885, -80.67159
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic2,074 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$150,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Waddles Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Waddles Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Waddles Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Waddles Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Waddles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.