US Bridges

Wv 16 over Big Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 19/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A307

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 16 over Big Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 19/9
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18848, -81.19324
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Big Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Big Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.