US Bridges

Wv 16 over Guyandotte River

PoorPosted for load

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI S of CR 12/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A070

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Guyandotte River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 16 over Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesGuyandotte River
Location0.13 MI S of CR 12/1
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.58899, -81.34909
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Guyandotte River built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Guyandotte River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Guyandotte River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Guyandotte River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Guyandotte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.