US Bridges

County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mile West of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesCounty Route 16/25
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.18 Mile West of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1625
Coordinates38.42879, -81.11566
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic32 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 16/25 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.