Wv 16 over Bells Creek
FairFayette County, West Virginia · 0.44 Miles N. of CR 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A058
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,993
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Bells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over Bells Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,651 by 2039. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Bells Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over Bells 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Bells Creek carry?
About 2,993 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Bells Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Bells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.