US Bridges

Wv 16 over Millstone Creek

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI S US 33 · Structure no. 00000000007A042

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Millstone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over Millstone Creek 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesMillstone Creek
Location0.07 MI S US 33
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78912, -81.12159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Millstone Creek built?

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

What condition is Wv 16 over Millstone Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Millstone Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Millstone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Millstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.