US Bridges

County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N. CO 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A160

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesLt Fk West Fk L Kanawha
Location0.02 MI N. CO 11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67798, -80.99359
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Lt Fk West Fk L Kanawha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.