County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.05 M West of Wv 31 · Structure no. 00000000043A042
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over North Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.