US Bridges

CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI S of CR 16/19 · Structure no. 00000000043A166

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 16/34
CrossesLeatherbark Creek
Location0.08 MI S of CR 16/19
RouteCounty Highway 1634
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06167, -81.08798
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$750,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16/34 over Leatherbark 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16/34 over Leatherbark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.