US Bridges

CR 16 over Kilgore Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile South of 16/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A252

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Kilgore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Kilgore Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 16
CrossesKilgore Creek
Location0.04 Mile South of 16/1
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates38.44936, -82.08777
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 16 over Kilgore Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 July 2024.

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 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Kilgore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.