US Bridges

County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI N of CR 81 · Structure no. 00000000008A084

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 16/10
CrossesRockcamp Fk of Bells Ck
Location0.50 MI N of CR 81
RouteCounty Highway 1610
Coordinates38.26956, -81.2275
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/10 over Rockcamp Fk of Bells Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.