US Bridges

County Route 16 over Little Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 1.33 Miles S. of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000013A207

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Little Creek is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16 over Little Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.33 Miles S. of CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates37.9558, -80.21001
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$309,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Little Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Little Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Little Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.