Wv 16 over Winding Gulf
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 1.32 MI S of CR 30 · Structure no. 00000000041A070
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 16 over Winding Gulf is a concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 16 over Winding Gulf built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 16 over Winding Gulf in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 16 over Winding Gulf carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 16 over Winding Gulf?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 16 over Winding Gulf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.