US Bridges

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI.N.OFCR.16/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A103

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location0.04 MI.N.OFCR.16/2
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.27903, -81.62821
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic986 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.