US Bridges

County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mi. North of Us. 52A · Structure no. 00000000024A369

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/49
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.11 Mi. North of Us. 52A
RouteCounty Highway 1649
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42934, -81.5859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/49 over Tug 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/49 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.