Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R
PoorCalhoun County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI N of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000007A036
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R is a concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.