US Bridges

CR 16/19 over Middle Creek

Good

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A105

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16/19 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16/19 over Middle Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16/19
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1619
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.39748, -81.11498
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic113 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16/19 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16/19 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CR 16/19 over Middle Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16/19 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16/19 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.