US Bridges

CR 16 over Kilgore Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.64 MI South of CR 16/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A038

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Kilgore Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 16 over Kilgore Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesKilgore Creek
Location0.64 MI South of CR 16/1
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44205, -82.09136
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
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$140,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 over Kilgore Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Kilgore 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Kilgore Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Kilgore Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Kilgore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.