US Bridges

CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run

Poor

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI E of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A095

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 16 Sls
CrossesMill Gap Run
Location0.44 MI E of Wv 259 F
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates38.95152, -78.79794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.