US Bridges

Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles N. of CR 19/21 · Structure no. 00000000010A303

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,484 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesMill Creek & CSX RR
Location0.03 Miles N. of CR 19/21
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.89045, -81.16465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,484 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mill Creek & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Mill Creek & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.