Wv 16 over Browns Creek
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000024A280
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over Browns Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over Browns Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Browns Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.