US Bridges

Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R

PoorPosted for load

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N CR 16/28 · Structure no. 00000000007A039

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesWv 16
CrossesWest Fk Little Kanawha R
Location0.06 MI N CR 16/28
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates38.7098, -81.09938
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2039
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.