US Bridges

Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000007A046

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesBranch of Yellow Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CR 6
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98204, -81.06571
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic735 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
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$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Branch of Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.