US Bridges

Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI S of CR 33 · Structure no. 00000000041A069

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 16
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.22 MI S of CR 33
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.60263, -81.32133
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 16 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.