Wv 16 over Dry Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. S. of Cr. 102/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A107
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Dry Fork is a steel other carrying Wv 16 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over Dry Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Dry Fork carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.