US Bridges

Wv 16 over Camp Creek

Poor

Clay County, West Virginia · 2.18 M N of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000008A110

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 16 over Camp Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesCamp Creek
Location2.18 M N of CR 5
RouteState Highway 16
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44692, -81.09784
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Camp Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Camp Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.