West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek
PoorRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.41 M North of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000043A047
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 16 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.