County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A149
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is County Rt 16/18 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Rt 16/18 over Winding Gulf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.