US Bridges

Wv 15 over Right Fk of Holly River

Good

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI E of CO 5/4 · Structure no. 00000000051A103

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 15 over Right Fk of Holly River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 15 over Right Fk of Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 15
CrossesRight Fk of Holly River
Location0.22 MI E of CO 5/4
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates38.57442, -80.45271
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Fk of Holly River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 15 over Right Fk of 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 May 2022.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 15 over Right Fk of Holly River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 15 over Right Fk of Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.