US Bridges

County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 11 · Structure no. 00000000029A021

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 16 Sls
CrossesStaggs Run
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 11
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3928, -78.85579
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 16 Sls over Staggs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.