US Bridges

County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. South JCT CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000052A046

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15/2
CrossesNorth Fork Fishing Creek
Location0.02 Mi. South JCT CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 152
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56835, -80.58248
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15/2 over North Fork Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.