US Bridges

County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI W of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A091

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/25 over Middle Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 16/25 over Middle 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/25
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.28 MI W of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1625
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42996, -81.11557
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
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 (2021)
Projected traffic32 by 2041
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 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/25 over Middle 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 March 2023.

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

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 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.