US Bridges

County Route 15 over Willey Fork

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR19 · Structure no. 00000000052A045

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Willey Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 15 over Willey Fork in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesWilley Fork
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR19
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.57945, -80.59181
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic305 by 2043
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$85,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Willey Fork built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Willey Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Willey Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Willey Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Willey Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.