US Bridges

County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CO 15/6 · Structure no. 00000000041A272

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/18
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.10 MI S of CO 15/6
RouteCounty Highway 1518
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77342, -81.34785
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/18 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.