COUNTY ROUTE 40/15
Carrying COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 over LITTLE BIRCH RIVER
0.03 MI S OF CO 40, Braxton, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY ROUTE 40/15
The COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 bridge in Braxton, West Virginia carries COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 over LITTLE BIRCH RIVER. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1950, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 20.2 meters (66 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1905
- Last Reconstructed
- 1950
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.2 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 00000000004A100
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 against other structures in Braxton and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COUNTY ROUTE 40/15?
COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 in Braxton, West Virginia has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 inspected?
COUNTY ROUTE 40/15's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COUNTY ROUTE 40/15?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COUNTY ROUTE 40/15.
Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY ROUTE 40/15?
COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 and does age affect safety?
COUNTY ROUTE 40/15 was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 1950.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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