US Bridges

County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E CO 16 · Structure no. 00000000001A028

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/4
CrossesWest Br Simpson Ck
Location0.02 MI E CO 16
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22409, -80.13858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/4 over West Br Simpson Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.