US Bridges

County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A307

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 16/5
CrossesMudsuck Br of Davis Ck
Location0.01 MI W of CR 16/2
RouteCounty Highway 1605
Coordinates38.33031, -81.74144
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic52 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$350,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/5 over Mudsuck Br of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.