US Bridges

County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI N of Wv 214 · Structure no. 00000000020A729

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/1
CrossesTrace Fk of Davis Ck
Location0.60 MI N of Wv 214
RouteCounty Highway 1601
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.32207, -81.73296
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/1 over Trace Fk of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.