US Bridges

County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000018A243

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/7
CrossesLeft Fork Big Run
Location0.01 Mile North of CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 167
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84246, -81.57979
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic29 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/7 over Left Fork Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.