US Bridges

Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 16/19 · Structure no. 00000000041A198

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,105 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 16
CrossesLittle Whitestick Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 16/19
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78932, -81.18537
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2020)
Projected traffic21,105 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 16 over Little Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.