US Bridges

County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.50 Miles N. of CR 16/3 · Structure no. 00000000013A055

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesWhitmans Draft
Location0.50 Miles N. of CR 16/3
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.91621, -80.22155
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2019)
Projected traffic435 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Whitmans Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.