US Bridges

County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A083

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/1
CrossesStinson Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63467, -81.04208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic483 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/1 over Stinson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/1 over Stinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.