US Bridges

CO 151 over Sand Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI W of CO 33/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A070

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 151 over Sand Run is a concrete culvert carrying CO 151 over Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCO 151
CrossesSand Run
Location0.05 MI W of CO 33/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 15100
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96331, -80.1536
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2038
Trucks12%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 151 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 151 over Sand 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO 151 over Sand Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CO 151 over Sand Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns CO 151 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.