Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek
FairClay County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000008A109
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 72 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Wv 16 over Big Otter 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Big Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.