Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 8.30FR16A & .08TOWVALINE · Structure no. 000000000018394
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,379
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 90 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 1,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,538 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek carry?
About 1,379 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Route 16 over Jacobs Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.