US Bridges

West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 M North of CR 16/4 · Structure no. 00000000043A115

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesBonds Creek
Location0.01 M North of CR 16/4
RouteState Highway 16
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28797, -81.07974
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 16 over Bonds 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 16 over Bonds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.