US Bridges

Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of C.R.16/31 · Structure no. 00000000007A037

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesWest Fk Little Kanawha R
Location0.04 MI S of C.R.16/31
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68474, -81.081
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic945 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.