US Bridges

West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South of CR 16/25 · Structure no. 00000000007A063

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesCrummis Creek
Location0.05 MI South of CR 16/25
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates38.77415, -81.10379
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,470 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 16 over Crummis 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.