US Bridges

CR 16 over Dingess Branch

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 16/4 · Structure no. 00000000023A096

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 over Dingess Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 over Dingess Branch in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 16
CrossesDingess Branch
Location0.01 MI West of CR 16/4
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79687, -81.73245
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Dingess Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 over Dingess Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 over Dingess Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 over Dingess Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 16 over Dingess Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.