US Bridges

CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West of CO 19/67 · Structure no. 00000000041A303

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 16/2
CrossesLittle Whitestick Creek
Location0.04 MI West of CO 19/67
RouteCounty Highway 1602
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78839, -81.18316
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 16/2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 16/2 over Little Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.