Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek
PoorClay County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI N of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000008A040
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,296 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over Sycamore 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.