US Bridges

Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI W of CO 5/4 · Structure no. 00000000051A087

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 15
CrossesRight Fork Holly River
Location0.07 MI W of CO 5/4
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates38.57352, -80.45718
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic770 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 15 over Right Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.