Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. S. of CR.16/11 · Structure no. 00000000024A228
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 12 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cr. 16/12 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Cr. 16/12 over Jacobs Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.