CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A286
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44 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 2023.
How much traffic does CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44 carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CO 16/47 over Tug Fork & CO 16/44?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.