US Bridges

Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Wv. 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A239

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 16/9
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Wv. 16
RouteCounty Highway 1609
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.28654, -81.639
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 16/9 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 16/9 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.