US Bridges

County Route 16 over Anthony Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles W. of CR 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A056

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Anthony Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 16 over Anthony Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesAnthony Creek
Location0.06 Miles W. of CR 16/2
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92191, -80.22594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$924,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Anthony Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Anthony 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 County Route 16 over Anthony Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Anthony Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Anthony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.