US Bridges

County Route 16 over Brush Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.47 Mi. South of CO Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000028A053

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.47 Mi. South of CO Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41788, -81.07089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Brush Creek 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 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.