US Bridges

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of CR 12/6 · Structure no. 00000000024A100

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location0.14 MI N of CR 12/6
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.26612, -81.62067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic986 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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 Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wv 16 over Jacobs 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.