US Bridges

County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A029

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 57 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/7
CrossesBig Ditch Run
Location0.03 MI E of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 1507
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39748, -80.56412
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/7 over Big Ditch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.