US Bridges

CR 15 over Stoney Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI E US 219 · Structure no. 00000000038A022

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Stoney Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 15 over Stoney Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesStoney Creek
Location0.11 MI E US 219
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23816, -80.08617
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic852 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Stoney 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Stoney Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.