CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI North of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A222
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 16/17 over Jacobs 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO 16/17 over Jacobs Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.