US Bridges

County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 1.32 Miles N. of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000045A033

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Route 15/1
CrossesKelly Creek
Location1.32 Miles N. of CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 1501
Coordinates37.66872, -80.71949
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic26 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Route 15/1 over Kelly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.