Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R
PoorCalhoun County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000007A040
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 16 (f) 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.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 (f) 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.