US Bridges

Cr. 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.71 MI E of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A096

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 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 - single or spread carrying Cr. 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCr. 16 Sls
CrossesMill Gap Run
Location0.71 MI E of Wv 259 F
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates38.95399, -78.79382
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 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 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run 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 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16 Sls over Mill Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.