US Bridges

County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek

Good

Summers County, West Virginia · 1.23 Miles S. of CR 15/3 · Structure no. 00000000045A077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
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 1997, so it is 28 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/1
CrossesKelly Creek
Location1.23 Miles S. of CR 15/3
RouteCounty Highway 1501
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.66859, -80.71203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 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 15/1 over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/1 over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.