US Bridges

Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles N. of Wv 211 · Structure no. 00000000010A087

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,226
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.07 Miles N. of Wv 211
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88941, -81.17488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2020)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Dunloup 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wv 16 over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.