West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.03 M South of CR 16/19 · Structure no. 00000000043A169
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Leatherbark Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 16 over Leatherbark Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.