US Bridges

CR 16 over Trace Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile South of CR 5 · Structure no. 00000000022A122

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 over Trace Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.05 Mile South of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.2916, -81.92001
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Trace Fork 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Trace Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.