US Bridges

County Route 16/1 over Open Fork

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles West of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000034A019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16/1 over Open Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16/1 over Open Fork in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16/1
CrossesOpen Fork
Location0.02 Miles West of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 1601
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25082, -81.19314
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic655 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 County Route 16/1 over Open Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16/1 over Open 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16/1 over Open Fork carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16/1 over Open Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16/1 over Open Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.