US Bridges

CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 46/10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A023

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run is a steel culvert carrying CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,554 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 16 Sls
CrossesCabin Run
Location0.01 MI S of CR 46/10 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.41513, -78.93075
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,554 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$325,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 Sls over Cabin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m).

Who owns CR 16 Sls over Cabin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.