US Bridges

County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.07 M North of C.R. 9/4 · Structure no. 00000000044A039

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesLittle Spring Creek
Location0.07 M North of C.R. 9/4
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85384, -81.31225
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic144 by 2039
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$600,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Little Spring 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Little Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.