US Bridges

CR 15 over Little Cabin Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.62 MI East of CR 15/7 · Structure no. 00000000043A040

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 15 over Little Cabin Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 15 over Little Cabin Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 15
CrossesLittle Cabin Run
Location0.62 MI East of CR 15/7
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16675, -81.2285
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 15 over Little Cabin Run built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 15 over Little Cabin Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 15 over Little Cabin Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 15 over Little Cabin Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 15 over Little Cabin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.