US Bridges

West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 26 (sls) · Structure no. 00000000007A038

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesWalnut Run
Location0.04 MI S of CR 26 (sls)
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.69228, -81.0863
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run carry?

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

How long is West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.