CO 16/57 over Browns Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000024A287
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 16/57 over Browns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 16/57 over Browns Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.
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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 | 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 16/57 over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CO 16/57 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does CO 16/57 over Browns Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 16/57 over Browns Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CO 16/57 over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.