US Bridges

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork

Good

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. S. of CO 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A391

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location0.15 Mi. S. of CO 16/2
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.26606, -81.62358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic986 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.