US Bridges

County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000007A060

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/26
CrossesWest Fk Little Kanawha R
Location0.04 MI W of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1626
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.75432, -81.10589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/26 over West Fk Little Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.