US Bridges

County Route 15/4 over Elk River

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI W Wv 15 · Structure no. 00000000051A027

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/4 over Elk River is a concrete tee beam carrying County Route 15/4 over Elk River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2038. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/4
CrossesElk River
Location0.08 MI W Wv 15
RouteCounty Highway 1504
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46837, -80.39816
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/4 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/4 over Elk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/4 over Elk River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/4 over Elk River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/4 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.