US Bridges

CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000040A109

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35/15
CrossesRock Branch Creek
Location0.07 MI W of Wv 62
RouteCounty Highway 3515
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45496, -81.81585
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic737 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35/15 over Rock Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 35/15 over Rock Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.