US Bridges

Wv 16 over Honey Branch

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.39 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000010A294

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
272 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Honey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over Honey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesHoney Branch
Location0.39 Miles S. of US 60
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13408, -81.1489
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,836 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Honey Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Honey Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Honey Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Honey Branch?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Honey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.