US Bridges

County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.60 Mi. North JCT US 250 · Structure no. 00000000052A048

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesRock Camp Run
Location0.60 Mi. North JCT US 250
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.69968, -80.46769
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic122 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$207,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.